señor

sir

noun seh-NYOHR Less Common

Origin: From Latin senior (elder).

Also means

gentleman

Usage Note

Señor is the standard formal address for a man, equivalent to 'Mr.' before a surname or 'sir' in direct address. The feminine is señora (Mrs./ma'am) and the unmarked feminine title señorita (Miss) is used less than it once was in some countries. Abbreviated Sr. before surnames. Colloquially, el señor can mean 'the boss' or 'the man in charge' with ironic undertones.

Examples

"El señor García llegó tarde a la reunión."

Natural Translation

Mr. García arrived late to the meeting.

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