Spanish Conversation · Level 13
90 words
Spanish word
señor
Pronunciation
IPA/seˈɲoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounmister
Example
Buenos días, señor García.
Good morning, Mr. García.
More examples
¿Cómo está, señor García?
How are you, Mr García?
Core concept
Polite form of address for an adult man.
Common phrases
buenos días, señor García
good morning, Mr García
muchas gracias, señor García
Thank you very much, Mr García
Similar words
señora: Addresses an adult woman respectfully, frequently used with a surname or toward a superior.
señorita: Addresses a young or unmarried woman respectfully, highlighting youth or single status.
caballero: Names a courteous, well-mannered man in a polite, formal way.
Definition in Spanish
Título de respeto que se emplea para hablar con un hombre adulto de forma educada, tanto a modo de tratamiento delante del apellido como de forma aislada.
Word origin
From Latin senior meaning 'older', originally a term for an elder or lord that over time became a general respectful title for adult men.
Usage tips
- 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.