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curteza
[kur-te-za]
noun
feminine
pl: curtezas
courtesy, politeness
1.
Polite and respectful behavior; good manners
He treated everyone with curteza and respect.
Ele tratou todos com curteza e respeito.
2.
A polite gesture or act of kindness
It was a curteza to offer her a seat.
Foi uma curteza oferecer-lhe um assento.
3.
Civility; courteous conduct in social interactions
The curteza of the staff impressed all visitors.
A curteza do pessoal impressionou todos os visitantes.
Synonyms
cortesia
polidez
educação
urbanidade
Antonyms
grosseria
rudeza
desrespeito
falta de educação
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
curteza
Standard usage, though 'cortesia' is more common
Portugal
curteza
Less common; 'cortesia' is preferred in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
por curteza - please, as a courtesy
com curteza - courteously, politely
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