cortejar
to court; to woo
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/koɾteˈxaɾ/
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Cultural Note
Cortejar evokes the tradition of formal courtship that remains valued in many Spanish-speaking cultures. The noun 'cortejo' refers to the suitor or the act of courting. Traditional courtship rituals like serenading, bringing flowers, and formally asking parents for permission to date still exist in some regions of Latin America, particularly in rural areas.
📝 Example Sentences
La cortejó durante meses con flores y poemas.
He courted her for months with flowers and poems.
En aquella época, se cortejaba de manera muy formal.
In those times, courting was done in a very formal way.