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    Cortésmente (en. Politely)

    /koɾˈtes.men.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    With kindness and respect towards others.
    He always treats his colleagues courteously.
    Siempre trata a sus colegas cortésmente.
    Usually used in formal or polite situations.
    He responded courteously to the invitation.
    Respondió cortésmente a la invitación.
    Indicates an attitude of consideration and decorum in communication.
    The customer was served courteously in the store.
    El cliente fue atendido cortésmente en la tienda.

    Etymology

    It derives from 'cortés', which comes from the French 'courtois', related to being kind and respectful.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to speak courteously
    To express opinions or comments politely.
    hablar cortésmente
    to act courteously
    To behave in a kind and considerate manner.
    actuar cortésmente
    to address someone courteously
    To approach someone in a polite and formal way.
    dirigirse cortésmente

    Related Words

    courteous
    Showing respect and politeness.
    cortés
    courtesy
    An act of kindness and respect towards others.
    cortesía
    education
    Set of norms and manners in social interaction.
    educación

    Slang Meanings

    Fake politeness or passive-aggressiveness.
    He said 'thank you' so courteously that I knew he was actually upset.
    Me dijo 'gracias' tan cortésmente que supe que en realidad estaba molesto.
    Smooth-talking or charming behavior.
    The guy arrived courteously and won everyone over with his charm.
    El tipo llegó cortésmente y se ganó a todos con su labia.
    Subtle way to reject or avoid something.
    I told him courteously that I couldn't go, even though I knew he didn't want to be there.
    Le dije cortésmente que no podía ir, aunque sabía que no quería estar ahí.