Senhor
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8.2
- noun
:
señor
- It's good of you to see me, Senhor Montero.
- Senhor Moura
- Senhor Cabecinha
- Senhor Nogueira
Examples
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His Excellency held Senhor Varanda in high regard.
Fiction book (1995) -
I hate to interrupt your dinner, but does Senhor Lazar live here?
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Your reason for this, Senhor?
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Nothing is strange here, Senhor.
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Excuse me, Senhor, do you have a light for my cigarette?
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"Come in, Senhor Saad," he called from his open office door.
Fiction book (1993) -
The lady addressed Senhor Varanda as "my most excellent friend."
Fiction book (1995) -
You don't have to pay me, Senhor Blu.
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When Senhor Varanda found out, he refused to let Jacinto keep his job.
Fiction book (1995) -
Pleased to meet you, Senhor Gomes; I have heard great things about your work.
Synonyms
196
7.8
A French title of respect for a man, like Mr in English
41
6.3
A polite word used before a man's name, like Mr
18
6.9
A polite title used before an Italian man's name
1
6.3
A polite title used before a man's first name in Spain
1
9.9
A respectful old title for a man used in stories
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Senhor comes from the Latin word senior, which means 'older' or 'elder', and it is the same root as English senior and Spanish señor. So Senhor became a polite title for a man, like 'Mr.', used to show respect.