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Webster 1913 Edition
Senor
‖
Se-ñor′
,Noun.
[Sp. Cf.
Senior
.] A Spanish title of courtesy corresponding to the English Mr. or Sir; also, a gentleman.
Definition 2024
Señor
señor
señor
English
Alternative forms
Noun
señor (plural señores)
- A Spanish term of address equivalent to sir or Mr., used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a man.
Spanish
Alternative forms
- Aljamiado: شَانُرْ
Etymology
From Old Spanish sennor, from Latin senior, seniōrem (“elder”), comparative form of senex (“old”). Doublet of senior, borrowed from Latin.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [sẽ̞ˈɲo̞ɾ]
- Rhymes: -oɾ
Noun
señor m (plural señores, feminine señora)