donna
word
/ˈdɑnə/
DAH-nuh
/dˈɒnɐ/
DO-nuh
Definition
Donna is an Italian word used as a title before a woman's name, similar to a respectful form like “Lady” or “Madam.” In English, it may also appear as a female given name.
Usage & Nuances
Usually seen in Italian historical, literary, or cultural contexts, such as “Donna Anna.” In modern English, many learners are more likely to meet it as the name “Donna” than as a common noun or title.
Spanish: Doña (título honorífico en italiano)Portuguese (BR): dona (título honorífico em italiano)Portuguese (PT): dona (título honorífico em italiano)Chinese (Simplified): 贵妇人 - 女士（意大利语称谓）Chinese (Traditional): 貴婦人 - 女士（義大利語稱謂）Hindi: डोना - महिला (इतालवी सम्मानसूचक संबोधन)Arabic: دونا - سيدة (لقب تشريفي بالإيطالية)Bengali: ডোনা (নারী নাম) - মহিলা (সম্বোধনসূচক বিশেষণ)Russian: Донна (женское имя) - Донна (титул для женщины)Japanese: ドンナ（女性名）- ドンナ（女性への敬称）Vietnamese: Donna (tên riêng nữ) - phu nhân (cách gọi kính trọng của Ý)Korean: 도나 (여성 이름) - 도나 (여성에 대한 존칭)Turkish: Donna (kadın ismi) - Donna (kadınlara verilen İtalyanca unvan)Urdu: ڈونا (عورت کا نام) - خاتون (اطالوی اعزازی خطاب)Indonesian: Donna (nama perempuan) - nyonya (gelar kehormatan untuk wanita dalam bahasa Italia)
Example Sentences
Her first name is Donna.
basic
Donna Anna is a character in the opera.
basic
The book mentions a noble lady called Donna Sofia.
basic
I thought Donna was her title, but it was actually her name.
natural
In that old Italian story, every noblewoman seems to be called Donna something.
natural
When I saw Donna Maria in the subtitle, I knew the film was set in Italy.
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