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Señora--dijo (en. Madam--he said)

/seˈɲoɾa diˈxo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

English translation: Title of respect for a woman, often married.

English translation: Mrs. Pérez is very kind.

La señora Pérez es muy amable.

verb

English translation: Way of referring to what someone has said in the past.

English translation: She said she would come to the meeting.

Ella dijo que vendría a la reunión.

Etymology

English translation: The term 'señora' comes from the Latin 'seniora', which means 'older' or 'superior'. 'Dijo' is the past form of the verb 'decir'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English translation: lady, say

English translation: Expression used to ask a woman to speak or express herself.

señora, diga

English translation: that is what she said

English translation: Phrase used to summarize what someone has communicated.

eso es lo que dijo

English translation: the lady of the house

English translation: Reference to the woman responsible for the household.

la señora de la casa

Related Words

English translation: gentleman

English translation: Title of respect for a man.

señor

English translation: said

English translation: Past form of the verb 'decir'.

dicho

English translation: statement

English translation: The act of making a statement or comment.

declaración

Slang Meanings

English translation: Refers to a woman with authority or respect in a group.

English translation: That lady is the one in charge here.

Esa señora es la que manda aquí.

English translation: Used colloquially to refer to a woman in a mocking or condescending way.

English translation: The lady came to give her opinion again.

Vino la señora a dar su opinión de nuevo.