Mrs (en. Mrs)

/ˈmɪsɪz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Courtesy title used to address a married woman.
Mrs. Pérez is an excellent teacher.
La señora Pérez es una excelente docente.
Abbreviation of 'Mistress', mainly used in English to refer to women.
I met the Mrs. at the parent meeting.
Conocí a la señora en la reunión de padres.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'mistress', which referred to a woman with authority.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Mrs. Smith
Commonly used to refer to Mrs. Smith.
Mrs. Smith
Missus
Colloquial way to refer to a wife.
Missus

Related Words

señora
Form of address for women, not necessarily married.
senora
doña
Honorific title used in some Spanish-speaking regions.
doña

Slang Meanings

Colloquial and friendly way to refer to a wife.
The mrs. always has the last word at home.
La mrs. siempre tiene la última palabra en casa.
Referring to a woman informally.
Where is the mrs. from the garden?
¿Dónde está la mrs. del jardín?