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"Mrs." in Italian: signora

signora

Say it: see-NYOR-ahnoun/siɲˈɲo.ra/

Mrs. in Italian is signora (see-NYOR-ah). Use signora + surname, or signora alone as a polite call to a woman.

Clinic waiting room

La signora Verdi, prego.
Mrs. Verdi, please.
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How to pronounce signora

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see-NYOR-ah

/siɲˈɲo.ra/

Signora stresses NYOR: see-NYOR-ah. Soft gn.

"Mrs." in Italian: quick reference

ItalianEnglish
signoraMrs. / ma'am

Title or polite address.

signora + surnameMrs. + surname

signora Bianchi.

la signora RossiMrs. Rossi

With article.

buongiorno, signoragood morning, ma'am

Service talk.

How to use signora in real life

  1. 1Clinic waiting room

    La signora Verdi, prego.

    Mrs. Verdi, please.

    La signora + surname.

  2. 2Shop help

    Signora, posso aiutarla?

    Ma'am, can I help you?

    Signora alone.

  3. 3Mail

    La lettera è per la signora Conti.

    The letter is for Mrs. Conti.

    Signora Conti.

Mistakes English speakers make with signora

Incorrect: Ciao Mrs. Bianchi.

Correct: Buongiorno, signora Bianchi.

Use signora, not English Mrs.

Incorrect: Il signora Rossi.

Correct: La signora Rossi.

Feminine article: la signora.

Good to know

Staff still call women signora in shops and offices—sometimes even without knowing marital status. Younger peers may prefer first names once invited.

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Calling a client at a salon

  1. ChatPal

    È arrivata la signora Greco?

    Has Mrs. Greco arrived?

  2. You

    Sì, la signora Greco è in sala d'attesa.

    Yes, Mrs. Greco is in the waiting room.

  3. ChatPal

    Perfetto—chiamo la signora Greco adesso.

    Perfect—I'll call Mrs. Greco now.

  4. You

    Le porto dell'acqua.

    I'll bring her some water.

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"Mrs." in other languages

FAQ

Common questions about "Mrs." in Italian

Mrs. + name?

Signora Bianchi / la signora Bianchi.

Ma'am?

Signora.

Mr.?

Signor / Signore.

Miss?

Signorina (less automatic now).

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