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    Galanteos (en. Flirtations)

    /ɡa.lanˈte.os/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Actions or gestures performed to court someone.
    His courtships made her feel special.
    Sus galanteos la hicieron sentir especial.
    Behavior that involves excessive attention and courtesy towards another person, often in a romantic context.
    The young man's courtships were well received by the lady.
    Los galanteos del joven fueron bien recibidos por la dama.
    Mistakes in flirting or seduction that can be awkward.
    Don't overdo the courtships, you might make her uncomfortable.
    No te excedas en los galanteos, podrías incomodarla.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb court, which comes from the French 'galant' meaning courtesy or elegance.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    excessive courtships
    Acts of courtship that are excessive or inappropriate.
    galanteos desmesurados
    to give courtships
    To perform acts of courtesy or seduction towards someone.
    dar galanteos
    to receive courtships
    To accept or be subject to someone's courtship acts.
    recibir galanteos

    Related Words

    courtship
    Action of courting.
    galanteo
    wooing
    Process of trying to win someone's love or interest.
    cortejo
    flirting
    Playful behavior that involves courting between people.
    flirteo

    Slang Meanings

    To flirt
    When he saw her, he started flirting with his courtships.
    Cuando la vio, empezó a echarle los tejos con sus galanteos.
    To hit on
    He was hitting on her all night with his courtships.
    Estaba finando con ella toda la noche con sus galanteos.
    To pick up
    He was trying to pick her up with his courtships during the party.
    Estaba tratando de ligar con sus galanteos durante la fiesta.