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    Damas (en. Ladies)

    /ˈdama/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Term used to designate women of noble or upper-class character.
    The ladies of the court always wore elegant dresses.
    Las damas de la corte siempre llevaban vestidos elegantes.
    Board game played with pieces on a board.
    We are going to play checkers after dinner.
    Vamos a jugar a las damas después de cenar.
    Set of cards in a deck that represent women.
    In the card game, the queen of hearts and clubs appear.
    En el juego de cartas aparecen las damas de corazones y trébol.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'domina', meaning 'lady' or 'mistress'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ladies and gentlemen
    Phrase used to address a diverse audience, indicating the presence of both women and men.
    damas y caballeros
    among ladies
    Expression that indicates something is done in a female context.
    entre damas

    Related Words

    madam
    Term of respect for an adult woman.
    señora
    maid of honor
    Woman who assists a bride on her wedding day.
    dama de honor

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to a woman with attractiveness or elegance.
    That girl is a lady, everyone is looking at her.
    Esa chica es una dama, todos la miran.
    Informal use to refer to a mother or female figure in a context of trust.
    My lady always knows how to help me in difficult times.
    Mi dama siempre sabe cómo ayudarme en los momentos difíciles.