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    Ms (en. Ms)

    /ɛmɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Abbreviation of 'mister', used to refer to a man.
    Mr. Pérez arrived late to the meeting.
    El ms. Pérez llegó tarde a la reunión.
    Term that indicates a woman's marital status without specifying whether she is married or single.
    Ms. González presented her work.
    La ms. González presentó su trabajo.

    Etymology

    From the English 'mister' and modern usage as a neutral term for women.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ms.
    A way to address a woman without specifying her marital status.
    ms.
    ms. America
    Reference to a beauty contest held in several countries.
    ms. América

    Related Words

    mister
    Courtesy treatment for a man.
    mister
    miss
    Courtesy treatment for an unmarried woman.
    señorita

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial use to humorously refer to marital status.
    Some friends say that everyone who uses 'ms' is single by choice.
    Algunos amigos dicen que todos los que usan 'ms' son solteros por elección.
    A way to address someone without being too formal.
    In the chat, everyone calls each other 'ms' to avoid formality.
    En el chat todos se llaman 'ms' para evitar la formalidad.