señora

American  

[seyn-yawr-uh, -yohr-uh, seen-, se-nyaw-rah] / seɪnˈyɔr ə, -ˈyoʊr ə, sin-, sɛˈnyɔ rɑ /

noun

plural

señoras

1. a Spanish term of address equivalent to Mrs., used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a married or older woman. Sra.

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señora British  

/ sɛˈnjɔːrə, seˈɲora /

noun

1. a married Spanish or Spanish-speaking woman: a title of address equivalent to Mrs when placed before a name or madam when used alone

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Etymology

Origin of señora

1570–80; < Spanish, feminine of señor ( def. )

Example Sentences

“La señora said she only grabbed important documents and left,” she told me.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2025

They told her, "Look, señora, we need this money now."

From Salon • Jul. 18, 2020

Don’t take it so hard, señora, you’re not alone.

From Slate • Jan. 24, 2017

Hace 14 años, la señora de Aguirre volvió a Nicaragua para visitar a su familia de crianza y recordar los años de juventud.

From Washington Times • Nov. 26, 2014

“Who are your ancestors, señora, if I may ask?” the waiter says politely.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

Related Words

• madame