signora

American  

[sin-yawr-uh, -yohr-uh, see-nyaw-rah] / sɪnˈyɔr ə, -ˈyoʊr ə, siˈnyɔ rɑ /

noun

plural

signoras,

plural

signore

1. a conventional Italian term of address or title of respect for a married woman, either used separately or prefixed to the name.

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signora British  

/ siːnˈjɔːrə, siɲˈɲora /

noun

1. a married Italian 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 signora

1630–40; < Italian; feminine of signore signore ¹

Example Sentences

"Buongiorno signora," he said, as he made up their beach beds.

From BBC

“When I called, they said, ‘Don’t worry, signora.

From Washington Times

“We would have gotten away with it!” he complained as he placed it on the floor in front of the signora.

From Literature

Like an American politician inquiring if it will play in Peoria, he often referred to “signora ­Valeria,” an average Italian housewife, and how she might like his company’s latest offering.

From Washington Post

Across from me an Italian signora in a fur coat picked up her bundle and headed for the door.

From New York Times

Related Words

• madame