Sra (en. Mrs)
/esˈɾa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Title of respect for a married or older woman.
Mrs. Pérez is very kind.
La Sra. Pérez es muy amable.
Used as a formal way to address a woman.
Could I speak with Mrs. Martínez?
¿Podría hablar con la Sra. Martínez?
Etymology
Abbreviation of 'señora', which comes from the Latin 'senior'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Mrs. of
Designates the wife of someone, as in 'Mrs. de García'.
Sra. de
Mrs. President
Term used to refer to a woman president.
Sra. Presidenta
Mrs. Director
Form of respect to refer to a woman who leads.
Sra. Directora
Mrs. at home
Expression that refers to a woman who is dedicated to the home.
Sra. en casa
Related Words
Mr.
Title of respect for a man.
señor
Mother
Woman who has children.
madre
Lady
Woman of high social standing or elegance.
dama
Slang Meanings
Colloquial abbreviation to refer to a lady.
They only call her 'mrs' among her friends.
Solo le dicen 'sra' entre sus amigas.
Informal use that indicates familiarity.
The lady from the store knows me well.
La sra de la tienda me conoce bien.