gallant

BrE /ˈɡælənt/ AmE /ˈɡælənt/

adjective en → es

1 CHIVALROUS [attributive, predicative] B2

showing great respect and kindness towards women, especially in a formal or old-fashioned way

galante, caballeresco

  • be gallant to/towards somebody

Collocations gallant knight · gallant gentleman

  • He was a gallant knight in the king's court.

    Era un caballero galante en la corte del rey.

2 BRAVE [attributive, predicative] B2

brave and willing to fight for what you believe in, especially when it is difficult or dangerous

valiente, intrépido

  • be gallant in a situation

Collocations gallant soldier · gallant fighter

  • He was a gallant soldier who fought bravely for his country.

    Era un soldado valiente que luchó con coraje por su país.

3 RESPECTFUL [attributive, predicative] B2

showing respect and politeness towards others, especially in difficult situations

respetuoso, cortés

  • be gallant to/towards somebody

Collocations gallant behavior · gallant act

  • He showed great gallantry in the face of adversity.

    Mostró gran cortesía en medio de la adversidad.