senhor

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O senhor entrega um pacote na porta da casa.

Definition

Noun: 1. A Portuguese title of respect for a man; equivalent to the English "Mr.": Used before a man's surname or full name as a polite form of address.

Usage

• Senhor is a formal Portuguese honorific. It is used in direct address and in formal writing when referring to or speaking to an adult man.
• It is typically followed by the person's last name (e.g., Senhor Silva) or full name.
• In English contexts, it is often used to add a Portuguese cultural or linguistic flavor when referring to Portuguese or Brazilian men.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "O Senhor": When capitalized and used with the definite article "o," it can be a formal and respectful way to say "you" when addressing a man directly, similar to "Sir" in English. It is also a term for God, equivalent to "the Lord."
  • O Senhor deseja mais café? (Would Sir like more coffee?)
  • Oração a Senhor. (Prayer to the Lord.)

Variants and Related Words

• Senhora (noun): The feminine equivalent, meaning "Mrs." or "Madam."
• Senhorita (noun): A title for an unmarried woman, equivalent to "Miss."

Synonyms

• Mister (Mr.)
• Sir (as a formal title or term of address)

Notes

• This word is a direct loanword from Portuguese into English. Its use in English is primarily when referencing Portuguese or Brazilian culture, in historical contexts, or in translated dialogue.
• It is not commonly used as a general English honorific; "Mr." is the standard equivalent.

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Noun

1. a Portuguese title of respect; equivalent to English `Mr'

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