la
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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