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    Cortés (en. Polite)

    /korˈtes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to a person who acts with kindness and consideration.
    He is always very courteous with his coworkers.
    Siempre es muy cortés con sus compañeros de trabajo.
    Considered polite behavior in social interactions.
    He was courteous when he offered his seat on the bus.
    Fue cortés al ofrecer su asiento en el autobús.
    Implies a kind and civilized treatment between people.
    His courteous greeting surprised everyone at the meeting.
    Su cortés saludo sorprendió a todos en la reunión.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cortesius', which means 'of the court'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    courteous and kind
    Expresses that someone is both courteous and pleasant.
    cortés y amable
    being courteous costs nothing
    Indicates that being polite is easy and beneficial.
    ser cortés no cuesta nada
    maintaining politeness
    Reflects the importance of being courteous in formal situations.
    mantener las formas

    Related Words

    courtesy
    Act of being courteous and polite.
    cortesía
    courteously
    In a courteous manner.
    cortésmente
    speaking courteously
    Speaking in a courteous way.
    cortésmente hablando

    Slang Meanings

    Rude instead of courteous.
    Not being courteous at the table can be considered rude.
    El no ser cortés en la mesa puede resultar grosero.
    Being courteous can be seen as a sign of weakness.
    Some think that not being courteous is stronger.
    Algunos piensan que no ser cortés es más fuerte.