Meaning
porter's lodge, front desk
- The concierge desk, lodge, or entrance office in an apartment building, school, or firm
In a sentence
Il corriere ha lasciato il pacco direttamente in portineria stamattina.
The courier left the parcel directly at the porter's lodge this morning.
C'è qualcuno in portineria a quest'ora della sera?
Is there anyone at the front desk at this hour of the evening?
Non ho trovato le chiavi di riserva in portineria.
I did not find the spare keys at the front desk.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| portineria | feminine · singular |
| portinerie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can refer both to the physical lodge and to the service itself.
- Packages in Italy are commonly delivered 'in portineria' if a doorman is present.