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"Mrs." in Portuguese: senhora (a senhora Silva)
senhora (a senhora Silva)
Mrs. in Portuguese is senhora, as in a senhora Silva. Say Bom dia, senhora or A senhora deseja ajuda? Using a senhora as “you” is polite with older women.
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How to pronounce senhora (a senhora Silva)
Say it
sehn-YOH-rah
/se.ˈɲo.ɾa/
sehn-YOH-rah
"Mrs." in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| senhora | Mrs. / ma’am Title and address. | Title and address. |
| a senhora Silva | Mrs. Silva With a surname. | With a surname. |
| sim, senhora | yes, ma’am Service reply. | Service reply. |
| Sra. | Mrs. (abbreviation) Writing. | Writing. |
How to use senhora (a senhora Silva) in real life
- 1Hotel list
A senhora Silva pediu late check-out.
Mrs. Silva asked for late check-out.
Title + surname.
- 2Offering a seat
A senhora prefere este assento na frente?
Would you (ma’am) prefer this front seat?
Polite você substitute.
- 3Delivery label
A encomenda é para a senhora Costa.
The package is for Mrs. Costa.
Name on parcel.
Mistakes English speakers make with senhora (a senhora Silva)
Incorrect: Mrs. Silva chegou.
Correct: A senhora Silva chegou.
Use senhora, not English Mrs.
Incorrect: Senhor Silva (for a woman).
Correct: Senhora Silva.
Senhora is feminine; senhor is Mr.
Good to know
Senhora is Mrs. and a respectful “you.” With younger women, dona + first name also appears. In service, a senhora sounds more polite than a blunt você with elders.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Calling a guest to the spa desk
ChatPal
A senhora Lima está aguardando?
Is Mrs. Lima waiting?
You
Sim — boa tarde, senhora Lima.
Yes — good afternoon, Mrs. Lima.
ChatPal
A senhora pode vir até o balcão, por favor?
Ma’am, can you come to the counter, please?
You
Ela já vem.
She’s coming.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mrs." in Portuguese
How do I say Mrs.?
Senhora / a senhora + surname.
Mrs. Silva?
A senhora Silva.
Polite you?
A senhora…?
Abbreviation?
Sra.
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