reception halls

[rɪˈsɛpʃən hɔːlz]
nounpl: reception halls
salões de recepção
1. Large rooms or spaces designed and furnished for receiving guests, hosting events, or conducting formal gatherings
The hotel has three elegant reception halls available for weddings and conferences.
O hotel possui três elegantes salões de recepção disponíveis para casamentos e conferências.
2. Formal areas in buildings (hotels, clubs, businesses) where guests are welcomed and received
The reception halls were decorated with fresh flowers for the gala event.
Os salões de recepção foram decorados com flores frescas para o evento de gala.
Reception halls are essential facilities in Brazilian hospitality and event culture. Hotels and exclusive clubs in major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro compete on the quality and elegance of their reception halls. These spaces are crucial for weddings (casamentos), corporate events, and social gatherings, reflecting the importance of formal entertaining in Brazilian business and social customs.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
banquet hallsballroomsfunction roomsevent spacesconference halls
Antonyms / Antônimos
private roomsintimate spaces

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
salões de recepção
most common formal term
Rio de Janeiro
salões de festas
often used for party venues
São Paulo
espaços para eventos
modern business terminology
Portugal
salas de recepção
slightly different noun usage

Related Words

reception deskfoyerballroombanquetvenueevent planning

Related Idioms & Phrases

ready for the reception halls
deck the reception halls
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