Mr (en. Mr)

/mister/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A respectful form of address for a married or single man.
Mr. Pérez is a good neighbor.
El Sr. Pérez es un buen vecino.
Title used in formal or business contexts.
Mr. García will chair the meeting.
El Sr. García presidirá la reunión.

Etymology

From the English 'mister', which means 'mister'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mr. Right
The ideal man for a relationship.
mr. Right
mr. President
Title of respect towards the president.
mr. President
mr. Nobody
An ordinary person without any special recognition.
mr. Nobody

Related Words

ms.
Courtesy title for women, which does not indicate marital status.
ms.
sir
Term of respect used towards men, especially in formal contexts.
sir
mysterious
Having something of a mystery or being enigmatic.
misterioso

Slang Meanings

Attractive boy or young man.
That guy is a real mr. handsome.
Ese chico es un verdadero mr. guapo.
A man who controls the situation.
He is the mr. of the group, he always knows what to do.
Él es el mr. del grupo, siempre sabe qué hacer.