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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.

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

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

From Washington Times • Mar. 12, 2020

The mayor comes over to congratulate her, followed by friends and other passers-by: “Bellissimi, signora, grazie.”

From New York Times • Sep. 10, 2019

The signora wouldn’t want it any other way.

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2014

Guards of honor presented arms when Gronchi laid a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the National Gallery of Art stayed open after closing time to accommodate Gronchi's handsome signora.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke

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