What is the Spanish word for "courtesy"?

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

English

courtesy

Spanish

cortesía

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Alternative translations of "courtesy"

atención
amabilidad
educación
gentileza

Examples of how to use "courtesy" in Spanish

English
Show some courtesy to your elders.
Spanish
Muestra algo de cortesía a tus mayores.
English
He showed courtesy to the elderly woman.
Spanish
Él mostró cortesía a la mujer mayor.
English
She wrote a note out of courtesy.
Spanish
Ella escribió una nota por cortesía.
English
As a courtesy, they opened the door.
Spanish
Como cortesía, abrieron la puerta.
English
Guests received a courtesy call before arrival.
Spanish
Los invitados recibieron una llamada de cortesía antes de su llegada.

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