señor

Male Spanish honorific

Señor is the Spanish equivalent of mister or sir, used as a formal title of address for a man: Señor García will see you now.

In English contexts, it often appears in settings with Spanish-speaking characters or Latin American atmosphere.

The feminine equivalent is señora (married woman) or señorita (unmarried woman).

address

mister

Fine spray device

sahib · effendi · signor · senhor · gentleman · caballero · hombre · jefe · honorific · formal

title

lord

Nobleman or ruler

marquis · viscount · earl · knight · nobleman · hidalgo · grandee · don · aristocrat · peer

elder

patriarch

Male head of family

gray-haired · distinguished · experienced · wise · venerable · aged · mature · seasoned · grandfather · old-timer

respect

honor

High regard, moral dignity

courtesy · dignity · veneration · formality · politeness · regard · decorum · propriety · etiquette · manners

Opposites
gender

señorseñora

Respectful Spanish title

señorita · madam · madame · ma'am · lady

formality/social register

señorcompadre

Intimate male companion

amigo · hermano · hombre

social hierarchy

señorservant

One employed to serve

serf · peasant · subordinate

Family

senior, seniors, señorita, signore, seigneur, señora

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G