senora
word
Definition
A polite way to address or refer to a married or older woman in Spanish-speaking countries, similar to 'Mrs.' or 'Madam' in English.
Usage & Nuances
'Senora' is a Spanish term; in formal contexts, always written 'señora' (with the tilde). Used as a title before a surname or alone. Common in greetings, e.g., 'Señora García.' Not to be confused with 'señorita' (Miss). Not used in English except in cultural or language-learning contexts.
Spanish: señoraPortuguese (BR): senhoraPortuguese (PT): senhoraChinese (Simplified): 女士Chinese (Traditional): 女士Hindi: महोदया - श्रीमतीArabic: سيدةBengali: সেনোরা (সম্বোধন) - মিসেস (Mrs.)Russian: сеньора - госпожаJapanese: セニョーラ（敬称） - 夫人Vietnamese: bà (xưng hô lịch sự) - señoraKorean: 세뇨라 (존칭) - 부인Turkish: señora - hanımefendiUrdu: سینیورا - محترمہIndonesian: nyonya (sapaan sopan) - señora
Example Sentences
Excuse me, senora, can you help me?
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The senora smiled at the children.
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We met a kind senora at the market.
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Can you ask the senora over there for directions?
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The kids were very polite to the new senora at school.
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Everyone greeted the senora with a friendly wave.
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