This is the 893rd most frequent Portuguese word.
senhor
"Senhor" means "Mister," "Sir," or "Lord" in English, used as a formal title or respectful term for a man.
In this example, 'senhor' is used to politely request assistance from a man, emphasizing respect in the interaction.
O senhor poderia me ajudar com isso?
Could you help me with this?
In this context, 'senhor' precedes and accompanies a surname to refer formally to a man, fulfilling a similar role as 'Mr.' in English.
O senhor Ferreira está no escritório agora.
Mr. Ferreira is in the office now.
Here, 'senhor' is used formally to address a man respectfully, often in contexts where politeness or formality is required, such as in greetings.