señor

This is the 1201st most frequent Spanish word.

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señor

"Señor" means "sir" or "mister" and is a formal title of respect for a man.


Here, 'señor' is used as a formal title when addressing a man, similar to 'Mr.' in English.

Buenos días, señor López.

Good morning, Mr. López.


In this case, 'señor' is used respectfully to address an unknown man directly, equivalent to 'sir'.

¿Puede ayudarme, señor?

Can you help me, sir?


Here, 'señor' refers to a man in a respectful manner or a gentleman one observes or describes.

Ese señor me recordó a mi padre.

That gentleman reminded me of my father.