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    Señor (en. Sir)

    /seˈɲoɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Title or form of courtesy for a man.
    Mr. Pérez is well-respected in the community.
    El señor Pérez es muy respetado en la comunidad.
    Dignitary or person of high status.
    The lord of the castle was known for his justice.
    El señor del castillo era conocido por su justicia.
    It is used as a respectful form of address towards older people.
    The young man addressed the elder as 'sir'.
    El joven se dirigió al anciano como 'señor'.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'senior', meaning 'older' or 'more aged'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    miss
    A way to address a young or single woman.
    señorita
    warlord
    Military leader or head of an armed group.
    señor de la guerra
    lady companion
    A woman who accompanies another or participates in social activities.
    señorita de compañía

    Related Words

    lordship
    Degree of nobility or power of a lord.
    señorío
    noblewoman
    Woman who holds a noble title.
    señorona
    lordship
    Territory that belongs to a lord.
    señorio

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial term to refer to a man informally.
    What's up, sir? All good!
    ¿Qué pasa, señor? ¡Todo bien!
    Ironic expression to refer to a man who behaves arrogantly.
    Look at the man, he thinks he is the king of the world.
    Mira al señor, cree que es el rey del mundo.