noun

signora

Signora (noun) means an Italian title of respect for a married or older woman, equivalent to "Mrs" or "madam". Example: “The waiter greeted her warmly as "Signora Rossi".”

noun

An Italian title of respect for a married or older woman, equivalent to "Mrs" or "madam".

"The waiter greeted her warmly as "Signora Rossi"."

How to use signora

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe Italian equivalent of "Mrs" or "madam".

Easily confused with

signorina → signore →

Word forms

signoras plural

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The waiter greeted her warmly as "_____ Rossi".

Etymology

Borrowed directly from Italian signora, the feminine form of signore.

Origin: Italian

Rhymes for signora

ora tora hora sora bora mora gora Dora kora Nora Cora Lora

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Frequently asked questions

What does “signora” mean?

The word “signora” means an Italian title of respect for a married or older woman, equivalent to "Mrs" or "madam". In plain terms, the Italian equivalent of "Mrs" or "madam".

How do you use “signora” in a sentence?

Here is “signora” used in a sentence: “The waiter greeted her warmly as "Signora Rossi".”

What part of speech is “signora”?

“Signora” is a noun.

Where does the word “signora” come from?

The word “signora” comes from Italian. Borrowed directly from Italian signora, the feminine form of signore.

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