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

Her mother, Caridad, smiles and says to Mamá, “At last you’ve come, Señora Reina! We are so glad you could join us.”

From Literature

“It’s a pleasure, Señora Caridad. Thank you for inviting us.”

From Literature

At the training camp they said the words señora, señorita, and señor separate people by age and status.

From Literature

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

From Literature

Ann Dunning is an entrepreneur and co-author of the book “Radical Señora Era: Ancestral Latin American Secrets for a Healthier Happier Life.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• madame