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curteza

[kur-te-za]
nounfemininepl: 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
cortesiapolidezeducaçãourbanidade
Antonyms
grosseriarudezadesrespeitofalta 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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