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"Mr." in Portuguese: senhor (o senhor Silva)
senhor (o senhor Silva)
Mr. in Portuguese is senhor, as in o senhor Silva. Say Bom dia, senhor or O senhor pode assinar? Using o senhor as “you” is polite with older people.
Reception desk
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How to pronounce senhor (o senhor Silva)
Say it
sehn-YOHR
/se.ˈɲoʁ/
sehn-YOHR
"Mr." in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| senhor | Mr. / sir Title and address. | Title and address. |
| o senhor Silva | Mr. Silva With a surname. | With a surname. |
| sim, senhor | yes, sir Service reply. | Service reply. |
| Sr. | Mr. (abbreviation) Writing. | Writing. |
How to use senhor (o senhor Silva) in real life
- 1Reception desk
O senhor Silva já fez o check-in?
Has Mr. Silva already checked in?
Title + surname.
- 2Helping an older customer
O senhor prefere sentar perto da janela?
Would you (sir) prefer to sit near the window?
Polite você substitute.
- 3Delivery
Pacote para o senhor Mendes na portaria.
Package for Mr. Mendes at the front desk.
Name on parcel.
Mistakes English speakers make with senhor (o senhor Silva)
Incorrect: Mr. Silva chegou.
Correct: O senhor Silva chegou.
Use senhor, not English Mr.
Incorrect: Senhor a Silva (for a man).
Correct: Senhor Silva.
Senhor is masculine; senhora is Mrs.
Good to know
Senhor works as Mr. and as a respectful “you.” With peers, Brazilians lean on você; with elders or formal service, o senhor sounds warmer and more polite than a bald você.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Calling a guest to the lobby
ChatPal
O senhor Rocha está no lobby?
Is Mr. Rocha in the lobby?
You
Sim — bom dia, senhor Rocha.
Yes — good morning, Mr. Rocha.
ChatPal
O senhor pode vir até o balcão, por favor?
Sir, can you come to the counter, please?
You
Ele já vem.
He’s coming.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mr." in Portuguese
How do I say Mr.?
Senhor / o senhor + surname.
Mr. Silva?
O senhor Silva.
Polite you?
O senhor…?
Abbreviation?
Sr.
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