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masculine

/seˈɲoɾ/

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Translation

sir, mister, gentleman

Word origin

From Latin senior ('older, elder'), the comparative of senex ('old man'), used as a term of respect.

Origin
Latin
Root
senior
English cognates
senior, sir, sire

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralseñores

Examples

García .

Mr García is waiting for you in the meeting room.

, , ¿ ?

Excuse me, sir, do you know where the bank is?

, , conferencia.

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the conference.

.

The old gentleman in the bar always orders the same thing.

convertido .

My father has become quite the gentleman.

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