signor
word
/ˈsinjɔɹ/
SEEN-yor
/sɪnjˈɔː/
seen-YAW
Definition
'Signor' is the Italian word for 'Mister,' used formally as a title before a man's last name or as an address for a respected man.
Usage & Nuances
'Signor' is only used in Italian contexts—do not use it in English to address someone. Commonly paired with an Italian surname, like 'Signor Rossi.' Less common in English except when discussing or imitating Italian language or culture.
Spanish: señor (italiano) - Signor (sin traducir)Portuguese (BR): senhor (italiano) - Signor (sem traduzir)Portuguese (PT): senhor (italiano) - Signor (sem traduzir)Chinese (Simplified): 先生 (意大利语)Chinese (Traditional): 先生（義大利語）Hindi: सिन्योर (इतालवी में) - श्रीमान् (इतालवी संदर्भ)Arabic: سينيور (بالإيطالية) - السيد (إيطالي)Bengali: সিনিওর (ইতালিয়ান সম্মানসূচক পুরুষদের জন্য)Russian: синьор (итальянское обращение к мужчине)Japanese: シニョール（イタリア語の男性敬称）Vietnamese: Signor (danh xưng lịch sự tiếng Ý cho nam)Korean: 시뇨르 (이탈리아 남성 경칭)Turkish: signor (İtalyanca erkek ünvanı)Urdu: سینیور (اطالوی مردوں کے لیے اعزازی لقب)Indonesian: Signor (sapaan kehormatan pria Italia)
Example Sentences
The Italian waiter said, "Signor, your table is ready."
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He greeted the guest as 'Signor Bianchi'.
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In Italy, men are often addressed as 'Signor'.
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Everyone at the restaurant called him 'Signor Carlo'.
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She practiced saying 'Signor' before her trip to Rome.
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When in doubt, just use 'Signor' to sound polite in Italy.
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