senora

noun

se·​no·​ra sān-ˈyȯr-ə How to pronounce senora (audio)
variants or señora
: a married Spanish or Spanish-speaking woman
used as a title equivalent to Mrs.

Word History

Etymology

Spanish señora, feminine of señor

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of senora was in 1579

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Cite this Entry

“Senora.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senora. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

senora

noun
se·​no·​ra
variants or señora
sān-ˈyōr-ə How to pronounce senora (audio)
-ˈyȯr-
: a married Spanish or Spanish-speaking girl or woman
used as a title equivalent to Mrs.

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