Meaning
receptive; accommodation-related
- open and responsive to ideas or experiences
- relating to tourist accommodation or hospitality services
In a sentence
Il personale è molto ricettivo ai suggerimenti.
The staff are very receptive to suggestions.
Cerchi una struttura ricettiva vicino alla stazione?
Are you looking for an accommodation facility near the station?
Non tutti sono ricettivi alle novità.
Not everyone is receptive to new things.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ricettivo | masculine · singular |
| ricettiva | feminine · singular |
| ricettivi | masculine · plural |
| ricettive | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- With people, it means open-minded or responsive: essere ricettivo.
- In travel, settore ricettivo means the accommodation sector.
- Not the usual word for a hotel itself; use albergo or hotel.