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ricettivo

receptive

adjective ree-chet-TEE-voh Rare

Origin: From Latin 'receptivus', from 'recipere' (to receive).

Usage Note

Ricettivo describes a person open to new ideas, or a place/sector capable of accommodating visitors — settore ricettivo (hospitality/accommodation sector) is common in Italian tourism jargon. In a learner context, essere ricettivo means to absorb information easily.

Examples

"Gli studenti sono molto ricettivi durante la lezione."

Natural Translation

The students are very receptive during the lesson.

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