Doña (en. Lady)

/doɲa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Honorific title for a woman, equivalent to 'madam'.

Doña Maria is an influential woman in the community.

Doña Maria est une femme influente dans la communauté.

Term used to show respect towards an older woman.

I will seek advice from Doña Rosa; she has a lot of experience.

Je vais demander conseil à Doña Rosa, elle a beaucoup d'expérience.

Used in certain contexts to refer to a woman with authority or status.

Doña Elena has successfully led this business for years.

Doña Elena a dirigé cette entreprise avec succès depuis des années.

Of Spanish origin, 'doña' comes from the Latin 'domina', which means 'mistress' or 'lady'.

housewife

Housewife.

doña de casa

perfect lady

Ideal woman, often used ironically.

doña perfecta

to be a doña

To be a respected or influential woman.

ser una doña

gift

Honorific title for a man, equivalent to 'mister'.

don

lady

Lady, mistress in Latin.

domina

godmother

A godmother or a protector.

madrina

Woman of authority

She runs everything like a doña.

Elle gère tout comme une doña.

Respected woman in a group

In this neighborhood, she is truly a doña.

Dans ce quartier, elle est vraiment une doña.