noun
signore
seen-YAW-ray
Signore (noun) means an Italian title of respect for a man, equivalent to "Mr" or "sir". Example: “The concierge addressed him as "Signore Bianchi".”
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An Italian title of respect for a man, equivalent to "Mr" or "sir".
"When you walk in a dream but you know you're not dreaming, Signore, scuzza me but you see, back in old Napoli, that's amore!"
— Jack Brooks, That's Amore (1953)
"The concierge addressed him as "Signore Bianchi"."
How to use signore
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Italian equivalent of "Mr" or "sir".
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Word forms
- Plural
- signores
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian signore, related to French seigneur and Spanish señor — all ultimately from Latin senior.
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What does “signore” mean?
The word “signore” means an Italian title of respect for a man, equivalent to "Mr" or "sir". In plain terms, the Italian equivalent of "Mr" or "sir".
How do you pronounce “signore”?
“Signore” is pronounced seen-YAW-ray (/siːnˈjɔreɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “signore” in a sentence?
Here is “signore” used in a sentence: “The concierge addressed him as "Signore Bianchi".”
What part of speech is “signore”?
“Signore” is a noun.
Where does the word “signore” come from?
The word “signore” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Italian signore, related to French seigneur and Spanish señor — all ultimately from Latin senior.
