Dons Meaning in English

word · lemma: don

US

UK

Definition

'Dons' is the third person singular of 'don,' meaning to put on clothing or a particular item. In slang, 'Don' can also refer to a mafia boss or respected leader, especially in Italian or Spanish contexts.

Usage & Nuances

'Don' (verb) is formal and old-fashioned; usually replaced by 'puts on' in everyday English. As a noun, 'Don' (capitalized) refers to a mafia boss or a university lecturer in the UK. The plural 'dons' (noun) is unrelated to the verb. Context clarifies meaning.

• Spanish: se pone - viste (ropa) - dons (jerga para jefe de mafia)
• Portuguese (BR): veste - coloca (roupa) - dons (chefão mafioso, informal)
• Portuguese (PT): veste - põe (roupa) - dons (chefe mafioso, informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 穿上 - dons（黑手党头目，俚语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 穿上 - dons（黑手黨頭目，俚語）
• Hindi: पहनता है - dons (माफिया सरगना, स्लैंग)
• Arabic: يرتدي - dons (زعيم مافيا، عامية)
• Bengali: পরে - পরিধান করে
• Russian: надевает
• Japanese: 身につける - 着用する
• Vietnamese: mặc - đội (nón) - khoác
• Korean: 입다 - 착용하다
• Turkish: giyer - takar
• Urdu: پہنتا ہے
• Indonesian: memakai - mengenakan

Example Sentences

The doctor dons gloves before examining patients.

basic

He dons his coat before going outside.

basic

She dons a beautiful dress for the party.

basic

He dons a brave face even when he feels nervous.

natural

In movies, the mafia boss often dons a suit and dark sunglasses.

natural

Every evening, the old actor dons his top hat and steps on stage.

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