Meaning
reception, signal
- the quality of a telecommunication signal (mobile, radio, Wi-Fi)
- the act of receiving goods, letters, or data
- the critical response or welcome given to an idea or artistic work
In a sentence
In questa zona di montagna c'è una pessima ricezione.
In this mountain area there is very poor reception.
La ricezione del nuovo romanzo è stata molto positiva.
The reception of the new novel was very positive.
Non ho ancora ricevuto conferma della ricezione del pacco.
I haven't received confirmation of the parcel's receipt yet.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ricezione | feminine · singular |
| ricezioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Nouns ending in '-zione' are feminine.
- For hotel front desks, Italian commonly prefers 'reception' (loanword) or 'portineria' / 'accoglienza'.