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    Cortejo (en. Procession)

    /kor'texo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Group of people who accompany an important person in a ceremony.
    The wedding cortege advanced slowly towards the altar.
    El cortejo nupcial avanzaba lentamente hacia el altar.
    Actions and gestures that a person makes to court another.
    Their cortege was very elegant and sophisticated.
    Su cortejo fue muy elegante y sofisticado.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'corteum', which means 'court' or 'group that accompanies'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    funeral cortege
    The ceremony that accompanies a deceased person on their final journey.
    cortejo fúnebre
    wedding cortege
    The group that accompanies the couple during the wedding.
    cortejo nupcial
    courtship
    The actions and details used to win someone over.
    cortejo amoroso

    Related Words

    entourage
    Group of people who accompany an important person.
    comitiva
    followers
    People who follow or support someone.
    seguidores
    advocate
    Defender or promoter of a cause, especially in the legal field.
    advocatus

    Slang Meanings

    To charm someone in a subtle and elegant way.
    He always uses his charm to impress at parties.
    Él siempre usa su cortejo para impresionar en las fiestas.
    The act of courting in a youthful or digital context.
    On social media, his courtship went viral.
    En las redes sociales, su cortejo se volvió viral.