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"Mr." in Spanish: señor
el señor
Mr. is señor, as in el señor López. You also say señor alone for sir. Using usted with señor sounds polite with older adults.
Hotel desk
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How to pronounce señor
Say it
seh-NYOR
/seˈɲoɾ/
seh-NYOR. The ñ is ny. Soft final r.
"Mr." in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el señor | Mr. / the gentleman Title before a surname or polite reference. | Title before a surname or polite reference. |
| señor López | Mr. López Everyday respectful address. | Everyday respectful address. |
| sí, señor | yes, sir Service replies. | Service replies. |
| Sr. | Mr. (abbreviation) Letters and forms. | Letters and forms. |
How to use señor in real life
- 1Hotel desk
El señor López ya hizo el check-in.
Mr. López already checked in.
Señor plus surname is the classic title.
- 2Helping a customer
Señor, ¿prefiere esta mesa?
Sir, do you prefer this table?
Señor alone means sir.
- 3Delivery note
Paquete para el señor Mendes.
Package for Mr. Mendes.
Labels still use señor.
Mistakes English speakers make with señor
Incorrect: Mr. López llegó temprano.
Correct: El señor López llegó temprano.
Use señor, not English Mr.
Incorrect: La señor López espera afuera.
Correct: El señor López espera afuera.
Señor is masculine. Señora is Mrs.
Good to know
Señor works as Mr. and as polite sir. With elders, usted plus señor feels warmer than a bare tú in service settings.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Calling a guest to the lobby
ChatPal
¿El señor Rocha está en el lobby?
Is Mr. Rocha in the lobby?
You
Sí. Buenos días, señor Rocha.
Yes. Good morning, Mr. Rocha.
ChatPal
¿Puede usted venir al mostrador?
Can you come to the counter?
You
Claro. Voy enseguida.
Of course. I'll come right away.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mr." in Spanish
Is señor formal?
Yes. It is the polite Mr./sir form.
Señor vs señora?
Señor is for men. Señora is for women.
Do I need the surname?
Often yes: señor López. Alone, señor means sir.
Abbreviation?
Sr. on envelopes and forms.
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