What does "pleitesía" mean in English?

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Spanish

pleitesía

English

deference

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Alternative translations of "pleitesía"

homage
obeisance
reverence
respect

Examples of how to use "pleitesía" in Spanish

Spanish
Le rindieron pleitesía al nuevo rey.
English
They paid homage to the new king.
Spanish
Ella mostró pleitesía al anciano sabio.
English
She showed deference to the wise elder.
Spanish
Los jóvenes ofrecieron pleitesía con respeto.
English
The young people offered respectful homage.
Spanish
La pleitesía puede ser excesiva o sincera.
English
Deference can be excessive or sincere.
Spanish
Dio pleitesía al rey y luego habló.
English
He paid homage to the king and then spoke.

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