donna

/'dɔnə/

Thân thiện

A donna in a Renaissance gown admires a painting in a gallery.

Definition

Noun: 1. An Italian woman of rank: A title of respect or courtesy used for a woman in Italian-speaking regions, historically indicating noble or high social standing. It is the feminine equivalent of "don."

Usage

• The title is placed before a woman's first name as a formal address.
• It is used in historical, formal, or respectful contexts, particularly when referring to Italian nobility or figures of importance.
• Example:

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in English contexts to evoke an Italian cultural or historical setting.
• Example:

Variants and Related Words

• Don (noun): The masculine counterpart, a title for a man of rank, especially in Italy, Spain, or Portugal.
  • Example: Don Corleone is a famous fictional character.

Synonyms

• Lady
• Madam (when used as a title)
• Signora (Italian for Mrs. or a married woman, a more common contemporary title)

Notes on Different Meanings

• This word is almost exclusively used as a title of address and does not have other common meanings in English. It is not a general term for "woman" (which is in modern Italian without the capital letter). In English usage, "Donna" with a capital 'D' specifically refers to the title.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an Italian woman of rank