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“courtly” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/koɾteˈsano/

Example

La música cortesana era elegante.

The courtly music was elegant.

Illustration for cortesano (courtly)

How to say “courtly” in Spanish

“Courtly” in Spanish is cortesano.

Retinue of courtiers gathered around a throne.

Full entry for cortesano: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cortesano

Ella adoptó un tono cortesano para impresionar al jefe.

She adopted a courtly tone to impress the boss.

Tips for using cortesano

  • The identical form cortesano is also a noun meaning courtier, so context determines whether it describes something courtly or names a person.

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