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“mister” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/seˈɲoɾ/

Example

Buenos días, señor García.

Good morning, Mr. García.

Illustration for señor (mister)

How to say “mister” in Spanish

“Mister” in Spanish is señor.

Polite form of address for an adult man.

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

Example sentences with señor

¿Cómo está, señor García?

How are you, Mr García?

Tips for using señor

  • The ñ is pronounced like the 'ny' in canyon so señor sounds like seh-nyor, and it is normally used with a surname or alone when addressing a stranger or older man rather than with a given name.

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