chivalry

caballerosidad, galantería

Trato amable y servicial, especialmente de los hombres hacia las mujeres.

En inglés sencillo: Polite and helpful behaviour, especially by men towards women.

• He opened the door out of chivalry.
• She appreciated his chivalry during their evening together.
• Offering his seat was a small act of chivalry.

Sinónimos: gallantry, courtesy

Expresiones frecuentes: show chivalry, an act of chivalry, old-fashioned chivalry

caballería, ideal caballeresco

Normas de valentía, justicia y generosidad que seguían los caballeros de la Europa medieval.

En inglés sencillo: The rules of brave, fair, and generous behaviour followed by knights in medieval Europe.

• Knights were taught chivalry.
• The poem celebrates the ideals of medieval chivalry.
• His actions broke the traditional code of chivalry.

Sinónimos: knightly honour

Expresiones frecuentes: code of chivalry, medieval chivalry, ideals of chivalry

caballerosidad, nobleza

Comportamiento justo, respetuoso y generoso, especialmente hacia un enemigo o rival.

En inglés sencillo: Fair, respectful, and generous behaviour, especially towards an enemy or opponent.

• He treated his opponent with chivalry.
• The soldiers showed chivalry towards their prisoners.
• There was little chivalry in the bitter struggle between the two sides.

Sinónimos: honour, fairness

Expresiones frecuentes: show chivalry, act with chivalry, wartime chivalry