galanteo

Definitions of galanteo
  1. noun
    playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
    synonyms: camelo, chicoleo, coqueteo, coquetería, devaneo, escarceo, flirt, flirteo, ligoteo, pololeo, remoquete
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    type of:
    aventura, cabriola, pirueta, retozo
    gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
  2. noun
    a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
    synonyms: cortejo, festejo
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    type of:
    imploración, ruego
    earnest or urgent request
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