What is the Spanish word for "politeness"?

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

English

politeness

Spanish

cortesía

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Alternative translations of "politeness"

amabilidad
educación
urbanidad
consideración

Examples of how to use "politeness" in Spanish

English
Basic politeness doesn't cost anything.
Spanish
La educación básica no cuesta nada.
English
Her politeness impressed everyone at dinner.
Spanish
Su cortesía impresionó a todos en la cena.
English
Politeness can help you make new friends.
Spanish
La educación puede ayudarte a hacer nuevos amigos.
English
He thanked her with simple politeness and a smile.
Spanish
Él le agradeció con sencillez y una sonrisa.
English
Teachers often praise students for their politeness.
Spanish
Los profesores suelen elogiar a los estudiantes por su cortesía.

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