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    Señor (en. Sir)

    /seˈɲoɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Title of respect given to a man.
    Mr. García is a great leader in the community.
    El señor García es un gran líder en la comunidad.
    It is used to refer to an older man or someone in a position of authority.
    The shopkeeper always helps me.
    El señor de la tienda siempre me ayuda.
    In some cultures, it is used to greet a man formally.
    Good morning, sir. How can I assist you?
    Buenos días, señor. ¿En qué puedo ayudarle?

    Etymology

    From Latin 'senior', meaning 'older' or 'elderly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    miss
    Term used to refer to a young or unmarried woman.
    señorita
    lord of the heavens
    Expression referring to God.
    señor de los cielos
    young ladies
    Plural of señorita, referring to a group of young women.
    señoritas

    Related Words

    dono
    Term of respect used to refer to a man.
    dono
    gentleman
    Man who has good manners and treats others with courtesy.
    caballero
    gentleman
    English translation of the word caballero.
    gentleman

    Slang Meanings

    Señorón
    The new director is a señorón who commands respect.
    El nuevo director es un señorón que impone respeto.
    Señorito
    That señorito thinks he has the world at his feet.
    Ese señorito se cree que tiene el mundo a sus pies.