la
feminine
/seˈɲoɾa/
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Translation
Mrs., Ms., woman, lady
Word origin
From Latin seniorem (feminine use of senior, 'elder'), the comparative of senex ('old'), used as a respectful title for a woman.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- seniorem
- English cognates
- senior, sir
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralsenoras
Examples
, Garcia, sientese.
Good morning, Mrs. Garcia, please come in and sit down.
tercer saluda .
The lady on the third floor always says hello when she comes in.
, .
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this event.
.
My wife is coming with me to the wedding.
elegante .
A very elegant lady asked after you.
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