Sr (en. Mr)

/esɛɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A title of respect and courtesy for a man.

Mr. García is a great professional.

El sr. García es un gran profesional.

Used to address or refer to a man in a formal context.

Please call Mr. from the office.

Por favor, llame al sr. de la oficina.

It is commonly used in correspondence.

Dear Mr. López, I am writing to inform you...

Estimado sr. López, le escribo para informarle...

Comes from the old Spanish 'señor', which means lord or noble.

Mr. and Mrs.

It is used to formally refer to a married man and woman.

Sr. y Sra.

Mr. President

A term of respect used to address the president.

Sr. Presidente

Mr. Doctor

A title used to respectfully address a doctor.

Sr. Doctor

Mrs.

Title of respect for a woman, equivalent to 'Mr.'

señora

Don

Title of respect used before a man's name, sometimes synonymous with 'Mr.'

don

Miss

Title used to refer to a young or unmarried woman.

señorita

Colloquial way to refer to a disrespectful man.

Don't be such a Mr. like that, please.

No seas un sr. así, por favor.

Humorous use to refer to an older person.

Look at the Mr. from the corner, always so serious.

Mira al sr. de la esquina, siempre tan serio.