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cortesano

courtier

noun kohr-teh-SAH-noh Rare

Also means

courtly (adjective)

Usage Note

Cortesano historically referred to a member of a royal court. As an adjective it can mean 'courtly' or polished in manner. The feminine form is cortesana, which also carries the historical meaning of 'courtesan' (a high-class prostitute), so context matters when using the feminine form.

Examples

"El cortesano se inclinó ante el rey."

Natural Translation

The courtier bowed before the king.

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