What does "cortés" mean in English?

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Spanish

cortés

English

courteous

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Alternative translations of "cortés"

polite
civil
kind
gracious

Examples of how to use "cortés" in Spanish

Spanish
Fue muy cortés y amable.
English
He was very courteous and kind.
Spanish
El mesero fue muy cortés con nosotros.
English
The waiter was very courteous to us.
Spanish
Sé cortés cuando hables con extraños.
English
Be courteous when talking to strangers.
Spanish
La familia es siempre cortés y amable.
English
The family is always polite and kind.
Spanish
Un gesto cortés mejora cualquier conversación.
English
A courteous gesture improves any conversation.

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Fue muy cortés y amable.

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