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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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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