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cortesia — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • courtesy noun Polite, respectful behavior toward others.

Senses

cortesia is used for these senses in English:

  • curtsey A small bow, generally performed by a woman or a girl, where she crosses the shin of one leg behind the calf of her other leg and briefly bends her knees to lower her body in deference.

courtesy — full definition

  1. noun Polite, respectful behavior toward others.
  2. adj Given free of charge, or done as a polite gesture rather than an obligation.

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