Synonyms for señor


Grammar : Noun
Spell : seyn-yawr, -yohr, seen-; Spanish se-nyawr
Phonetic Transcription : seɪnˈyɔr, -ˈyoʊr, sin-; Spanish sɛˈnyɔr


Définition of señor

Origin :
  • 1620s, from Spanish señor "a gentleman; sir," from Latin seniorem (source also of Portuguese senhor; see senior (adj.)).
  • As in mister : noun mr.
Example sentences :
  • Today, senor, through your own heedlessness you were bitten by a venomous snake.
  • Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson
  • If you are not with us in this thing, then, senor, here we must remain.
  • Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson
  • It was eleven o'clock in the morning, Senor Speranza was in bed and could not be disturbed.
  • Extract from : « The Portygee » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • "Fortuna de guerra, senor capitan," said he in fluent Spanish.
  • Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini
  • "A hand grenade, Senor," he said in wholly unnatural levity.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, August 1930 » by Various
  • I am offering you, Senor, the position of the absolute ruler of your nation.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, August 1930 » by Various
  • And I ask you, Senor, where else did you expect to be but on board my ship and at sea?
  • Extract from : « In the Days of Drake » by J. S. Fletcher
  • “I have no fault to find with the accommodation, Senor,” I replied.
  • Extract from : « In the Days of Drake » by J. S. Fletcher
  • “My ship and my goods are at your disposal, Senor,” he replied.
  • Extract from : « In the Days of Drake » by J. S. Fletcher
  • Then, after a time: 'Senor officer, what will your Government do with me?'
  • Extract from : « A Set of Six » by Joseph Conrad

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