What is the Spanish word for "courteous"?

Learn how to say "courteous" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

courteous

Spanish

cortés

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Alternative translations of "courteous"

atento
amable
educado
considerado

Examples of how to use "courteous" in Spanish

English
A courteous person is always polite.
Spanish
Una persona cortés siempre es educada.
English
The receptionist was courteous and smiled warmly.
Spanish
La recepcionista fue cortés y sonrió cálidamente.
English
Please be courteous when you speak to elders.
Spanish
Por favor, sé cortés cuando hables con los mayores.
English
Our teacher remained courteous during the discussion.
Spanish
Nuestro profesor se mantuvo cortés durante la discusión.
English
He wrote a courteous reply to the email.
Spanish
Él escribió una respuesta cortés al correo electrónico.

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