English–Spanish

“lady” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdama/

Example

La dama quiere hablar con la gerente.

The lady wants to speak with the manager.

Illustration for dama (lady)

How to say “lady” in Spanish

“Lady” in Spanish is dama.

Poised woman at a formal event.

Full entry for dama: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with dama

¿Puedes dar la mano a la dama?

Can you shake hands with the lady?

Tips for using dama

  • Used chiefly in formal, literary, or promotional contexts; in everyday address speakers prefer señora, señorita, or the person's name.

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