Meaning
admirer, suitor
- a person (traditionally a man) who courts or woos someone
- an admirer seeking someone's affection
In a sentence
Aveva molti corteggiatori, ma non voleva sposarsi.
She had many suitors, but she didn't want to get married.
Un corteggiatore anonimo le ha mandato un mazzo di rose.
An anonymous admirer sent her a bouquet of roses.
Il giovane corteggiatore aspettava con pazienza fuori dal cancello.
The young suitor waited patiently outside the gate.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| corteggiatore | masculine · singular |
| corteggiatori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The feminine form is 'corteggiatrice'.
- Can sound slightly traditional, but frequently used in media and dating contexts.