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    Cortés (en. Courteous)

    /korˈtes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That shows courtesy and respect towards others.
    He is always very courteous with his guests.
    Siempre es muy cortés con sus invitados.
    Refers to a person who behaves in a kind and polite manner.
    Congratulations, your courteous attitude makes a difference.
    Felicidades, tu actitud cortés hace la diferencia.
    Quality of someone who behaves deferentially.
    She is a courteous person, always listening to others.
    Es una persona cortés, siempre escucha a los demás.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'cortesialis', which means 'belonging to the court'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be courteous
    Act with education and respect.
    ser cortés
    not to be courteous
    Disrespect or be discourteous.
    no ser cortés
    courteous and kind
    Behave in a polite and affectionate manner.
    cortés y amable

    Related Words

    courtesy
    Act of being polite and kind towards others.
    cortesía
    decorum
    Appropriate and respectful behavior in social situations.
    decoro
    education
    Set of habits and manners used in coexistence.
    educación

    Slang Meanings

    To brown-nose
    The new employee is brown-nosing, but he is courteous.
    El nuevo empleado hace la barba, pero es cortés.
    To be a gentleman
    He is always a gentleman, very courteous to everyone.
    Él siempre es un caballero, se muestra muy cortés con todos.