Cortésmente (en. Politely)
/koɾˈtes.men.te/
Synonyms
- amablemente
- atentamente
- respetuosamente
- educadamente
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.