noun
senhor
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noun
1
A polite Portuguese title of address for a man, equivalent to "sir" or "Mr."
"The waiter greeted the older guest as "senhor" out of respect."
"Good evening, senhor — your table is ready."
How to Use Senhor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA respectful Portuguese way of saying "sir" or "Mr." when addressing a man.
Easily confused with
senor
sire →
Common pairings
yes, senhor
senhor and senhora
Word Forms
senhors plural, senhores plural
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Etymology
From Portuguese senhor, from Latin senior ("older, elder") — the same root that gave English "senior" and "sir."