cortesía

Definitions of cortesía
  1. noun
    a courteous or respectful or considerate act
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    types:
    atención
    a courteous act indicating affection
    galantería
    polite attentiveness to women
    type of:
    civilidad, educación
    the act of showing regard for others
  2. noun
    elegance suggestive of a royal court
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    type of:
    elegancia
    a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
  3. noun
    a courteous or respectful or considerate remark
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    type of:
    comentario, observación
    a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
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