English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

cavalheirismo — meaning in English

Portuguese → English · translate English → Portuguese instead

English meaning

  • chivalry noun The medieval code of conduct for knights, built around honour, courage, mercy, and courtesy.
  • gentlemanliness noun The state of being a gentleman.

Senses

cavalheirismo is used for these senses in English:

chivalry — full definition

  1. noun The medieval code of conduct for knights, built around honour, courage, mercy, and courtesy.
  2. noun Polite, considerate, and protective behaviour, especially of men toward women.

gentlemanliness — full definition

  1. noun The state of being a gentleman.
  2. noun gentlemanly behaviour.

Related Portuguese words