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    Urbanidad (en. Urbanity)

    uɾβaniˈðað

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Kind and respectful behavior in society.
    Urbanity is fundamental in dealing with older people.
    La urbanidad es fundamental en el trato con las personas mayores.
    A set of rules of behavior that promote mutual respect.
    Urbanity is taught from childhood in schools.
    La urbanidad se enseña desde la infancia en las escuelas.
    Ways of speaking and acting that demonstrate education.
    Her urbanity made her very well-liked in the community.
    Su urbanidad la hizo muy querida en la comunidad.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'urbanitas', which means urbanity, or the quality of being urban.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to show signs of urbanity
    to demonstrate courtesy and respect towards others.
    dar muestras de urbanidad
    to act with urbanity
    to behave in a polite and respectful manner.
    actuar con urbanidad
    to fail in urbanity
    not to behave in a polite or courteous manner.
    faltar a la urbanidad

    Related Words

    urban
    Relating to the city or urban life.
    urbano
    civility
    Behavior that involves respect and consideration for others.
    civilidad
    manners
    A set of norms that regulate social behavior.
    modales

    Slang Meanings

    The act of being polite and considerate.
    Under pressure, he maintained his urbanity, which surprised everyone.
    Bajo la presión, mantuvo su urbanidad, lo cual sorprendió a todos.
    A way of acting that may seem old-fashioned.
    Some consider that urbanity is a thing of the past in the digital age.
    Algunos consideran que la urbanidad es cosa del pasado en la era digital.