monsieur
“monsieur” means “Mr.” in Spanish (French title of respect).
Mr., Sir
Also: gentleman
📝 In Action
El famoso 'monsieur' de la novela llegó tarde a la cita.
B2The famous 'Mr.' from the novel arrived late for the appointment.
Disculpe, monsieur, ¿sabe dónde está la embajada?
B2Excuse me, sir (French), do you know where the embassy is?
Se comporta como un verdadero monsieur, siempre con guantes y sombrero.
C1He behaves like a true gentleman (French style), always with gloves and a hat.
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In standard Spanish conversation, which word should you use to address an unknown man?
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📚 Etymology▼
Borrowed directly from French, where it is a contraction of 'mon sieur,' meaning 'my lord' or 'my sir.' It has been used in Spanish, usually in writing, for centuries to refer to French figures.
First recorded: 17th century (in Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'monsieur' used often in Spain or Latin America?
Not often. It's usually only used when speaking about French culture, historical figures, or sometimes humorously. Spanish speakers overwhelmingly prefer 'señor'.