señora

American  

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

noun

señoras plural

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

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

Cuando se les preguntó por el secreto para mantenerse unidos, la señora Fabiola respondió “precisamente eso, hacerlo todo en casa, no rendirse ni separarse aunque las cosas parezcan difíciles”.

From Washington Times • Mar. 24, 2015

"The señora was not the mayor," Murillo said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 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