receptionist
nounmasculine/feminine/ʁɨsɨsjuˈniʃtɐ/medium
re·ce·ci·o·nis·ta
Definition
A person whose job is to greet and assist clients, visitors, or the public at the entrance of an establishment such as a hotel, office, or clinic.
The hotel receptionist gave us our room keys.
You need to speak to the receptionist to book an appointment.
Common collocations
hotel receptionistmedical receptionistreceptionist deskreceptionist duties
Etymology
De 'recepção' + sufixo '-ista', do latim 'receptio'.