What does "cortesía" mean in English?

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Spanish

cortesía

English

courtesy

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Alternative translations of "cortesía"

politeness
courtesy call
complimentary

Examples of how to use "cortesía" in Spanish

Spanish
Lo hizo por pura cortesía.
English
He did it out of pure courtesy.
Spanish
Gracias por tu cortesía esta mañana.
English
Thank you for your courtesy this morning.
Spanish
La cortesía abre muchas puertas sociales.
English
Courtesy opens many social doors.
Spanish
Demostró cortesía al ceder el asiento.
English
He showed courtesy by giving up his seat.
Spanish
Una simple cortesía mejora cualquier conversación.
English
A simple courtesy improves any conversation.

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Lo hizo por pura cortesía.

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