ricevitoria

tax collector's office; lottery/betting shop

noun ree-cheh-vee-TOH-ryah Rare

Usage Note

Ricevitoria is a licensed shop that acts as an agent for state services — most commonly a ricevitoria del lotto (lottery outlet) or ricevitoria delle imposte (tax-collection point). These small shops are ubiquitous in Italy. Do not confuse with ricevitore (receiver, in electronics or sport) or ricevuta (receipt). The feminine gender follows the pattern of institutional -ia nouns.

Examples

"Ha giocato al lotto alla ricevitoria sotto casa."

Natural Translation

She played the lottery at the shop downstairs.

Literal Translation

She played at-the lottery at-the lottery-shop under house.

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