Sres. (en. Mr.)

/esres./

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Abbreviation used to refer to a group of men or people in a formal context.
The sirs. of the company attended the meeting.
Los sres. de la empresa asistieron a la reunión.
A form of greeting or respectful reference in correspondence and official documents.
Dear sirs, I am writing to inform you about...
Estimados sres., les escribo para informarles sobre...

Etymology

From Spanish 'señor', which means 'man' or 'sir', and is used in plural as 'sirs.' to refer to several.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Sirs. and Madams.
A way to refer to men and women respectfully.
Sres. y Sras.
Dear sirs.
Formal greeting in correspondence.
Apreciados sres.

Related Words

sir
Title of respect for a man.
señor
madam
Title of respect for a woman.
senora

Slang Meanings

Colloquial use to refer to a group of men in a non-formal way.
The sirs. at the bar always play poker.
Los sres. del bar siempre juegan al póker.
Friendly reference among friends.
What are the sirs. of the gang saying today?
¿Qué dicen los sres. de la pandilla hoy?