Mister (en. Mister)

/ˈmɪstər/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Title of respect for a man, equivalent to 'sir'.
Mister Rodríguez took care of the presentation.
El mister Rodríguez se encargó de la presentación.
Informal use to refer to a man.
The mister who lives next door always takes his dog for a walk.
El mister que vive al lado siempre saca a pasear a su perro.
A way to address a man whose name is unknown.
Mister, could you help me with this?
¿Mister, podría ayudarme con esto?

Etymology

From the English 'mister', abbreviated from 'mister', stems from the old term 'master'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mysterious
It refers to something that is enigmatic or difficult to understand.
misterioso
mister X
It is used to refer to an indeterminate fact or situation related to a specific individual.
mister X

Related Words

sir
Term of respect used for adult men.
señor
gentleman
A man who is courteous and honorable.
caballero

Slang Meanings

Mister as an affectionate term among friends.
Hello, mister, how are you today?
Hola, mister, ¿cómo estás hoy?
Use of mister in a humorous or joking context.
That mister is the king of online shopping.
Ese mister es el rey de las compras en línea.