signore
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9.4
- noun
- /sɪˈnɔːr/
:
señor
- That was a quick dinner, Signore Jon.
- Signore said
Examples
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Signore da Vinci, I have been charged by his Holiness -to escort you back to Rome.
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His answer was, "A terrible mistake, signore."
Fiction book (1995) -
It's a delight to meet you, Signore!
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Finally, he said, "Why do you stop here, in a pensione, signore?"
Fiction book (1994) -
Signore, sir, that is a hypothetical question which I have neither the qualifications nor the authority to answer.
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Signore, Bishop Pucci wishes to see you.
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Good evening, Signore, how can I assist you today?
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After dinner, we greeted our guest with a respectful, 'Buona sera, Signore.'
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At the gala, every attendee was addressed as Signore to honor their presence.
Synonyms
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1.0
A respectful way to speak to an adult man you do not know
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7.8
A French title of respect for a man, like Mr in English
85
8.1
A German title of respect used before a man's name, like Mr
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6.9
A Spanish title used before a man's name to show respect, like Mr
41
6.3
A polite word used before a man's name, like Mr
32
1.4
A respectful title placed before a man's first name when he is a knight or baronet
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6.9
A polite title used before an Italian man's name
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9.9
A polite Italian title people put before a man's name like Mister
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9.9
A polite way to call a man, used in South Asia and the Caribbean
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6.3
A polite title used before a man's first name in Spain
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8.2
A title of respect used before a man's name, like Mr in English
1
9.9
A respectful old title for a man used in stories
A respectful word used to address someone in authority
A polite title used before a man's name
Surface Forms
Etymology
Signore comes from the Latin word senior, which means 'older' or 'elder'. So calling a man signore is a way to show respect like 'sir' or 'mister', and it is related to English senior, which helps you remember the meaning.