1. A brief, polite visit or phone call made as a gesture of respect, goodwill, or social obligation, often without a specific business purpose
The ambassador made a courtesy call to the president before the formal meeting.
O embaixador fez uma visita de cortesia ao presidente antes da reunião formal.
2. A social call made to show respect or maintain relations, particularly in diplomatic or business contexts
She paid a courtesy call to her elderly neighbor after moving to the new house.
Ela fez uma visita de cortesia à sua vizinha idosa após se mudar para a nova casa.