dona
(initial capital letter) Madam; Lady: a Portuguese title prefixed to a woman's given name.
(in Portuguese-speaking countries) a lady or gentlewoman.
Origin of dona
1Other definitions for doña (2 of 2)
(initial capital letter) Madam; Lady: a Spanish title prefixed to a woman's given name.
(in Spanish-speaking countries) a lady or gentlewoman.
Origin of doña
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How to use dona in a sentence
dona Keefe, the mom from Indianapolis, is all-too-familiar with this during-school, after-dinner, full-time gangster business.
In this action dona Maria de Jesus distinguished herself; for the spirit of patriotism had not confined itself to the men.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil | Maria GrahamThe daughter of the house, dona Carlota, is distinguished here by talent and cultivation beyond her fellows.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil | Maria Grahamdona Maria stole from home to the house of her own sister, who was married, and lived at a little distance.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil | Maria Grahamdona Maria told me several particulars concerning the country, and more concerning her own adventures.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil | Maria Graham
So Virgil, "Solemnes tum forte dapes et tristia dona ante urbem in luco," &c.
British Dictionary definitions for Dona (1 of 2)
/ (Portuguese ˈdõːnə) /
a Portuguese title of address equivalent to Mrs or Madam : placed before a name to indicate respect
Origin of Dona
1British Dictionary definitions for Doña (2 of 2)
/ (ˈdɒnjə, Spanish ˈdoɲa) /
a Spanish title of address equivalent to Mrs or Madam : placed before a name to indicate respect
Origin of Doña
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