Spanish Conversation · Level 101
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Spanish word
cordialidad
Pronunciation
IPA/koɾðjaliˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nounwarmth
Example
La cordialidad del personal me sorprendió.
The warmth of the staff surprised me.
More examples
Tratar con cordialidad a los vecinos facilita la convivencia.
Treating neighbors with warmth makes living together easier.
Core concept
Polite warmth in the way someone is treated.
Common phrases
falta de cordialidad
lack of warmth
tratar con cordialidad
treat with warmth
demostrar cordialidad hacia
show warmth toward
Similar words
amabilidad: Kind, helpful behavior focused on doing favors and showing consideration.
cortesía: Civil, attentive politeness that follows social rules and formal etiquette.
afabilidad: Easygoing, approachable manner that invites conversation and familiarity.
calidez: Heartfelt, embracing warmth that makes people feel secure and cared for.
Definition in Spanish
Manera de tratar a otra persona con afecto y respeto que transmite calidez humana.
Word origin
From Spanish cordial, from Latin cor 'heart', plus the noun-forming suffix -idad to denote the quality of warm-hearted, respectful treatment.
Usage tips
- Although similar to English cordial, Spanish cordialidad commonly describes polite, human warmth in formal or public contexts such as staff service rather than intimate affection.
Other meanings
- kindnessnoun
- goodwillnoun
Opposites
- indiferenciaindifferencenoun
- frialdadcoldnessnoun
Related words
- cordialcordialadjective
- cordialmentewarmlyadverb