Modales
Definition
(noun) Proper behavior or good etiquette while dining, such as the correct use of cutlery
Examples
“Es importante tener buenos modales cuando cenamos con otras personas.”
“Luis no tiene modales en la mesa.”
Luis has no manners at the table.
“En casa de Marta, los modales importan más que el traje.”
At Marta's house, manners matter more than the suit.
“Ana corrigió sus modales antes de entrar al restaurante.”
Ana fixed her table manners before going into the restaurant.
“Si no cuidas los modales en la cena, tu abuela te mira fatal.”
If you don't mind your manners at dinner, your grandma gives you a look.
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