noun
senhor
sih-NYAW
Senhor (noun) means a polite Portuguese title of address for a man, equivalent to "sir" or "Mr.". Example: “The waiter greeted the older guest as "senhor" out of respect.”
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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
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Word forms
- Plural
- senhors, senhores
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The waiter greeted the older guest as "_____" out of respect.
Etymology
From Portuguese senhor, from Latin senior ("older, elder") — the same root that gave English "senior" and "sir."
Frequently asked questions
What does “senhor” mean?
The word “senhor” means a polite Portuguese title of address for a man, equivalent to "sir" or "Mr.". In plain terms, a respectful Portuguese way of saying "sir" or "Mr." when addressing a man.
How do you pronounce “senhor”?
“Senhor” is pronounced sih-NYAW (/sɪˈnjɔː(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “senhor” in a sentence?
Here is “senhor” used in a sentence: “The waiter greeted the older guest as "senhor" out of respect.”
What part of speech is “senhor”?
“Senhor” is a noun.
Where does the word “senhor” come from?
The word “senhor” comes from Latin. From Portuguese senhor, from Latin senior ("older, elder") — the same root that gave English "senior" and "sir.".
