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chivalry

/ˈʃɪvəlɹi/

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noun

Caballería

Cavalry; horsemen armed for battle.

Examples :

"The king's chivalry, composed of the bravest horsemen, protected the royal family. "

La caballería del rey, compuesta por los jinetes más valientes, protegió a la familia real.

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noun

Caballerosidad

The fact or condition of being a knight; knightly skill, prowess.

Examples :

"The young knight displayed great chivalry in helping the elderly woman carry her groceries. "

El joven caballero demostró gran caballerosidad al ayudar a la anciana a llevar la compra.

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noun

Caballerosidad

The ethical code of the knight prevalent in Medieval Europe, having such primary virtues as mercy towards the poor and oppressed, humility, honour, sacrifice, fear of God, faithfulness, courage and utmost graciousness and courtesy to ladies.

Examples :

"Even though times have changed, many people still value chivalry, like a man opening the door for a woman or offering his seat on the bus to someone elderly. "

Aunque los tiempos han cambiado, muchas personas todavía valoran la caballerosidad, como un hombre que abre la puerta a una mujer o que ofrece su asiento en el autobús a una persona mayor.

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Caballerosidad, cortesía

Courtesy, respect and honourable conduct between opponents in wartime.

Examples :

"The knights displayed chivalry during the jousting competition, treating each other with respect even though they were rivals. "

Los caballeros demostraron caballerosidad durante la competencia de justas, tratándose con respeto aunque fueran rivales.

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Caballerosidad, cortesía

Courteous behaviour, especially that of men towards women.

Examples :

"His offer to carry her groceries up the stairs was a simple act of chivalry. "

Su ofrecimiento de subirle la compra por las escaleras fue un simple acto de cortesía.

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Caballerosidad

A tenure of lands by knightly service.

Examples :

"The knightly chivalry of the land granted him the right to farm the estate. "

La caballerosidad del territorio le concedió el derecho a cultivar la finca.

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