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senor

senor

51 6.9
A Spanish title used before a man's name to show respect, like Mr
  • noun
  • /seɪˈnjɔr/
translation icon : señor
  • I dedicate this bull to you, Senor President, and everyone else present.
  • senor Ramirez
  • Thank you, senor
  • Good morning, senor

Ladies and gentlemen, please allow me to present Senor Ed Calderon.

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Examples

  • Ah, good morning, Senor Montaigne!

    Angel Town (1990)

  • Our next question is from Senor Verde.

  • "Then we shall expect you about eight, senor, for dinner."

    Fiction book (1995)

  • Ladies and gentlemen, please allow me to present Senor Ed Calderon.

    Shawn Ryan Show

  • "Nor did anyone prove who killed your brother," Senor Ramirez said.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • Not to worry, Senor Kramer, you're fine.

    Saw X (2023)

  • I am glad to see you again, Senor Rodrigo," Ipa said.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • "Gracias," Senor Ramirez said, and he lifted his glass in a toast.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • Buenos dias, senor Paul.

    A Walk in the Clouds (1995)

  • Ladies and gentlemen, please allow me to present Senor Ed Calderon.

Synonyms

sir
vssenor
  • Formal
∞ 1.0

A respectful way to speak to an adult man you do not know

is the Spanish-language counterpart rather than the generic English address
Mr
vssenor
  • UK
∞ 1.0

A polite title that people put before a man's first or last name

is the Spanish courtesy form used similarly but in Spanish contexts
Mister
vssenor
456 1.0

A title used before a man's last name or full name

is the Spanish equivalent used in address and standalone speech
Monsieur
vssenor
  • Formal
196 7.8

A French title of respect for a man, like Mr in English

is the Spanish-purpose form rather than the French language variant
Herr
vssenor
  • Formal
85 8.1

A German title of respect used before a man's name, like Mr

fulfills the same respectful role but specifically in Spanish usage
señor
vssenor
41 6.3

A polite word used before a man's name, like Mr

is the same courtesy title but written without the Spanish diacritic
signor
vssenor
18 6.9

A polite title used before an Italian man's name

is the Spanish courteous form used either alone or before surname
signore
vssenor
11 9.4

A polite Italian word to call a man, like sir

is used similarly but typically appears before or with the surname
jefe
vssenor
  • Informal
9 8.6

A friendly word people use to call a man they respect

is a neutral polite form used in formal or general address situations
sar
vssenor
  • Indian
4 9.9

A polite way to call a man, used in South Asia and the Caribbean

is the Spanish courtesy title used in Spanish-speaking contexts
Don
vssenor
1 6.3

A polite title used before a man's first name in Spain

is the Spanish polite title normally used before surname or alone
Senhor
vssenor
1 8.2

A title of respect used before a man's name, like Mr in English

is the Spanish-language courtesy title rather than the Portuguese form
san
vssenor
1 8.1

A polite title added after a person's name in Japan

is used before a name or alone as a respectful form of address
Mr.
vssenor
  • Formal
1.0

A polite title used before a man's name

is the Spanish courtesy form rather than an orthographic variant of English
sarkar
vssenor
  • Indian
9.9

A respectful word used to address someone in authority

is a general respectful address, not specifically for commanding figures
mang
vssenor
  • Philippine
9.9

A respectful word used before a man's name in the Philippines like Mister

is the Spanish courteous form used more generally before surname or alone

Surface Forms

senor singular
senores plural
señores plural
señor singular

Etymology

The word senor comes from Spanish and originally meant 'older', from the Latin senior, the same root as English senior. So senor became a polite title for a man, like calling someone 'Mr' or 'sir'.