señor
nounBeginnerHigh frequency
What does “señor” mean in English?
sir
Example sentences
Buenos días, señor García.
Good morning, Mr García.
El señor está esperando.
The gentleman is waiting.
Sí, señor.
Yes, sir.
How to use it
Señor means 'Mr.' (when addressing someone) or 'gentleman'. Masculine: el señor. Abbreviation: Sr. The ñ is essential.
Common mistake
Use señor + surname (señor García) for formal address. Use 'señor' alone when calling a stranger ('Excuse me, sir' = 'Disculpe, señor').
Topics
Related Beginner words
Reference
This entry’s teaching guidance follows A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish (Butt, Benjamin & Moreira Rodríguez, Routledge), 30.