How to Say "civility" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “civility” is “cortesía” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
formal politeness
Examples
Siempre saluda con mucha cortesía a sus vecinos.
He always greets his neighbors with great courtesy.
La cortesía es esencial para una buena convivencia.
Politeness is essential for living together well.
Agradeció el gesto de cortesía del mesero.
He appreciated the waiter's gesture of courtesy.
Gender Check
Remember that 'cortesía' is a feminine noun, so you must use feminine words with it, like 'la cortesía' or 'mucha cortesía'.
Using the wrong article
Mistake: “El cortesía es importante.”
Correction: La cortesía es importante. (Always use 'la' because it is feminine.)
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