Spanish word

dama

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdama/

Meaning

  • feminine nounlady

Example

La dama quiere hablar con la gerente.

The lady wants to speak with the manager.

Illustration for dama (lady)

More examples

¿Puedes dar la mano a la dama?

Can you shake hands with the lady?

Core concept

Poised woman at a formal event.

Common phrases

  • dar la mano a una dama

    shake hands with a lady

  • acompañar a una dama

    accompany a lady

Similar words

mujer: Adult woman in the general sense, without social or marital implications.
señora: Polite address for an adult woman, commonly signaling age or marital status.
señorita: Young or unmarried woman addressed courteously.

Definition in Spanish

Mujer adulta a quien se refiere con respeto o cortesía; persona femenina distinguida o de buena posición social.

Word origin

From Latin domina 'mistress of the house', via Old French and medieval Romance into Spanish dama, shifting from household head to a polite term for a respected woman.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • noblewomannoun

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