cortesía
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USAGE NOTE
The noun "cortesía" is always preceded by the word "de" in the sense shown in 3).
la cortesía(
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see
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (kindness)
a. courtesy
Debemos tratar a los demás con la misma cortesía y respeto con que queremos que nos traten a nosotros.We should treat others with the same courtesy and respect with which we want them to treat us.
b. politeness
Mi amigo Alejandro se caracteriza por su generosidad y cortesía.My friend Alejandro is known for his generosity and politeness.
2. (offering)
a. complimentary (adjective)
Conseguimos entradas de cortesía para ver el partido de beisbol.We got complimentary tickets for the ball game.
a. polite expression
"Atentamente" es una cortesía que se emplea al final de las cartas."Sincerely" is a polite expression commonly used at the end of a letter.
b. formal ending (in letters)
No olvides terminar la carta con una cortesía.Don't forget to finish the letter with a formal ending.
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