Señoras (en. Ladies)

/seˈɲoɾas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Adult women, generally respected, who may be married or single.
The ladies of the neighborhood organized a meeting.
Las señoras del barrio organizaron una reunión.
Courtesy term used to refer to women in general.
The ladies are invited to the ceremony.
Las señoras están invitadas a la ceremonia.
Form of respect towards older women.
Mrs. Pérez is one of the most beloved ladies in the town.
La señora Pérez es una de las señoras más queridas del pueblo.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'señora', which comes from the Latin 'seniora', the feminine form of 'senior', meaning older or elder.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ladies and gentlemen
Expression used to refer to a mixed group of men and women in a respectful manner.
señoras y señores
cleaning lady
Term used to refer to a woman who works in cleaning.
señora de la limpieza
lady of
Expression used to refer to someone's wife using their surname.
señora de

Related Words

miss
Young or single woman.
señorita
sir
Respectful term addressed to men, similar to lady.
señor
mother
Woman who has one or more children.
madre

Slang Meanings

Ladies who are very strict.
That teacher is a lady; she doesn't let anyone speak in class.
Esa maestra es una señora, no deja que nadie hable en clase.
Women who are very organized.
The office ladies always have everything under control.
Las señoras de la oficina siempre tienen todo bajo control.