Kilo Lingo

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feminine

/ˈdoɲa/

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Translation

madam

Word origin

From Latin domina, meaning lady or mistress of the house, the feminine of dominus, master. It is the courtesy title used before a woman's first name.

Origin
Latin
Root
domina
English cognates
dame, madam, dominate

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraldoñas

Examples

María .

Doña Maria lives in the house on the corner.

, Carmen, ¿ ?

Good morning, Doña Carmen, how are you?

dirigida Isabel.

The invitation was addressed to Doña Isabel.

respetaban .

Everyone in the village respected Doña Rosa.

¿ Elena?

Has Doña Elena arrived yet?

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This word is part of lesson 62.