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"Polite" is an adjective which is often translated as "educado", and "diplomatic" is an adjective which is often translated as "diplomático". Learn more about the difference between "polite" and "diplomatic" below.
polite(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. educado
A polite lady always says "Thank you." - Yes, Grandma.Una señorita educada siempre da las gracias. - Sí, abuelita.
Your children are so polite!¡Tus hijos son muy educados!
b. cortés
You should be polite to your employees.Debería ser cortés con sus empleados.
a. educado
The boy was very polite; he didn't misbehave once.El niño fue muy educado; no se portó mal ni una vez.
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diplomatic(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. diplomático
The new prime minister took a tour of the continent to strengthen diplomatic ties.La nueva primera ministra hizo una gira por el continente para fortalecer vínculos diplomáticos.
a. diplomático
James managed to give his sister a diplomatic explanation of what happened to their dog.James logró darle una explicación diplomática a su hermana de lo que le sucedió a su perro.
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