politely

BrE /ˈpɒlɪtli/ AmE /ˈpɑːlətli/

adverb en → es

1 RESPECTFULLY [adverb] B1

in a way that shows respect and good manners

respetuosamente, cortésmente

Collocations politely ask · politely refuse

  • She politely refused the offer.

    Ella cortésmente rechazó la oferta.

2 GENTLY [adverb] B1

in a gentle and careful way, without being rough or rude

suavemente, con delicadeza

Collocations politely touch · politely approach

  • He politely touched her shoulder.

    Él suavemente tocó su hombro.