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"Mrs." in Spanish: señora
la señora
Mrs. is señora, as in la señora García. You also say señora for ma'am. Señora is polite with adult women in many settings.
Clinic waiting room
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How to pronounce señora
Say it
seh-NYOH-rah
/seˈɲo.ɾa/
seh-NYOH-rah. Stress NYOH. Soft final ah.
"Mrs." in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la señora | Mrs. / the lady Title and polite reference. | Title and polite reference. |
| señora García | Mrs. García With a surname. | With a surname. |
| sí, señora | yes, ma'am Service replies. | Service replies. |
| Sra. | Mrs. (abbreviation) Letters and forms. | Letters and forms. |
How to use señora in real life
- 1Clinic waiting room
La señora García ya firmó aquí.
Mrs. García already signed here.
Señora plus surname is standard.
- 2Café counter
Señora, su café está listo.
Ma'am, your coffee is ready.
Señora alone means ma'am.
- 3Apartment board
Aviso para la señora Ruiz.
Notice for Mrs. Ruiz.
Building notes still use señora.
Mistakes English speakers make with señora
Incorrect: Mrs. García llegó tarde.
Correct: La señora García llegó tarde.
Use señora, not English Mrs.
Incorrect: El señora Ruiz espera afuera.
Correct: La señora Ruiz espera afuera.
Señora is feminine. Pair it with la.
Good to know
In much of Latin America, señora is the default polite form for adult women. Señorita sounds younger or more old-fashioned in many cities.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Helping a neighbor at the door
ChatPal
La señora Vega olvidó las llaves.
Mrs. Vega forgot the keys.
You
Buenas tardes, señora Vega.
Good afternoon, Mrs. Vega.
ChatPal
¿Pueden ustedes abrirles el portón?
Can you open the gate for them?
You
Sí. Ya voy con la llave.
Yes. I'm coming with the key.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mrs." in Spanish
Is señora only for married women?
Not always. Señora is a polite adult form in many places.
Señora vs señorita?
Señora is default for adults. Señorita can sound dated.
How do I say ma'am?
Señora.
Abbreviation?
Sra. on mail and forms.
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