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"Mrs." in Italian: signora
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Mrs. in Italian is signora (see-NYOR-ah). Use signora + surname, or signora alone as a polite call to a woman.
Clinic waiting room
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How to pronounce signora
Say it
see-NYOR-ah
/siɲˈɲo.ra/
Signora stresses NYOR: see-NYOR-ah. Soft gn.
"Mrs." in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| signora | Mrs. / ma'am Title or polite address. | Title or polite address. |
| signora + surname | Mrs. + surname signora Bianchi. | signora Bianchi. |
| la signora Rossi | Mrs. Rossi With article. | With article. |
| buongiorno, signora | good morning, ma'am Service talk. | Service talk. |
How to use signora in real life
- 1Clinic waiting room
La signora Verdi, prego.
Mrs. Verdi, please.
La signora + surname.
- 2Shop help
Signora, posso aiutarla?
Ma'am, can I help you?
Signora alone.
- 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.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Calling a client at a salon
ChatPal
È arrivata la signora Greco?
Has Mrs. Greco arrived?
You
Sì, la signora Greco è in sala d'attesa.
Yes, Mrs. Greco is in the waiting room.
ChatPal
Perfetto—chiamo la signora Greco adesso.
Perfect—I'll call Mrs. Greco now.
You
Le porto dell'acqua.
I'll bring her some water.
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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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