be polite
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be polite(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. sé educado (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
This is a fancy restaurant. Be polite.Este es un restaurant de lujo. Sé educado.
b. sé cortés (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Jack, sit down. Be polite.Jack, siéntate. Sé cortés.
c. sea educado (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Try to contain your anger and be polite with the board.Trate de controlar su enojo y sea educada con la junta.
d. sea cortés (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Please be polite with the new recruits.Por favor sea cortés con los nuevos reclutas.
a. sean educados (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Be polite to your teachers.Sean educados con los profesores.
b. sean corteses (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Be polite with the new neighbors, please.Por favor sean corteses con los nuevos vecinos.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
3. (to behave)
b. ser cortés
I don't like to have enemies, so I am polite with everyone.No me gusta tener enemigos, por lo que soy cortés con todos.
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