cortesia — meaning in English

English meaning

• courtesy noun Polite, respectful behavior toward others.
• curtsey noun A small bow, usually made by a woman or girl, in which the knees are briefly bent as a mark of respect.

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.

curtsey — full definition

1. noun A small bow, usually made by a woman or girl, in which the knees are briefly bent as a mark of respect.
2. verb To make a small bow with bent knees as a mark of respect.

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