cortés
polite
Example Sentence
Es mejor ser cortés cuando estás en desacuerdo.
It is better to be polite when you disagree.
Meaning
cortés means polite in a considerate, socially aware way. It is ideal for keeping conversations respectful during disagreement.
Common Phrases
- ser cortés — to be polite
- una respuesta cortés — a polite reply
- un trato cortés — polite treatment
Example
Intento ser cortés en una conversación difícil.
I try to be polite in a difficult conversation.
Common Mistake
Forgetting the accent: write cortés, not cortes.