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Dona

Dona

14 7.7
A word placed before a woman's first name in Spain to show respect, like Mrs
  • noun
translation icon : doña
  • We heard the front door bang shut, followed by Dona Silvera's footsteps walking away down the walkway.
  • Dona Barbara
  • Dona Ines
  • Dona Perfecta

Examples

  • I closed my eyes and listened to Dona Althea with the joy of a child.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • Hey, Dona Cartagina.

    Another Day of Life (2018)

  • When the transaction was completed, the Dona allowed him to kiss her hand.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • I could only think of Dona Julia.

    Don Juan DeMarco (1994)

  • But I still loved Dona Julia.

    Don Juan DeMarco (1994)

  • I noticed that the smile on Dona Julia's face was gone.

    Don Juan DeMarco (1994)

  • There were about fifty of us packed into Dona Althea's living room, just there to watch.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • How's it going, Dona Rosita?

    Miss Bala (2019)

  • After all, she argued to herself, many of the Californios called her Dona Katherina.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • I was honored to be invited to the dinner hosted by Dona Maria.

Synonyms

lady
vsDona
∞ 1.0

A polite or respectful word for a woman

is a Spanish courtesy title used specifically before a woman's first name
madame
vsDona
  • Formal
36 4.7

A polite title people use for a woman in French, like Mrs

is the Spanish form used before a woman's first name not the French form
Señora
vsDona
9 5.6

A Spanish word used before a married woman's family name like Mrs

is used before a woman's first name rather than as a general address
Ms
vsDona
  • UK
2 1.0

A title used before a woman's name whether she is married or not

is used before a woman's first name and aligns with married or honorific use
signora
vsDona
2 8.4

A polite word used in Italy for a married woman like Mrs

is the Spanish form used specifically before a woman's first name
Mrs.
vsDona
  • Formal
1.0

A word used before a married woman's surname or full name

is used before a woman's first name rather than before her surname

Surface Forms

Dona singular
Donas plural

Etymology

Dona comes from Spanish and from the Latin word domina, which means 'lady' or 'mistress'. So calling a woman Dona is giving her a respectful title, like the English Dame or the male Spanish title Don.