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A simple storybook illustration depicting three adult women standing together, dressed in formal attire.

señoras

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nounfA1
ladies?General address or reference,women?Group of adult females
Also:madams?Formal or traditional address

📝 In Action

¡Atención, señoras y señores! El evento va a comenzar.

A1

Attention, ladies and gentlemen! The event is about to begin.

Las señoras de la mesa uno ya terminaron de comer.

A2

The women at table one have already finished eating.

Disculpen, señoras, ¿podrían decirme dónde está el baño?

A1

Excuse me, ladies, could you tell me where the restroom is?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • mujeres (women (more general))
  • damas (ladies (more formal/elegant))

Common Collocations

  • Estimadas señoras – Dear ladies (formal address)
  • Señoras mayores – Older women

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Plural

This word is the plural form of 'señora.' In Spanish, nouns that end in a vowel simply add an '-s' to become plural, and because it refers to females, it is always a feminine word.

Use for Addressing

Use 'Señoras' when you are directly talking to a group of adult women, much like saying 'Ladies' in English. It is a polite and respectful way to get their attention.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using 'Señoras' for Mixed Groups

Mistake: "Using 'Señoras' to address a group that includes both men and women."

Correction: When addressing a mixed group (even if there are 99 women and 1 man), always use the masculine plural 'señores' (gentlemen/people). The masculine form is the default for mixed groups.

⭐ Usage Tips

Level of Respect

While 'mujeres' means 'women,' 'señoras' adds a layer of respect and formality, similar to using 'Mrs.' or 'Madam' for the singular form.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: señoras

Question 1 of 2

Which of the following is the most appropriate translation for 'Buenas noches, señoras'?

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Word Family

señora(lady, madam, Mrs.) - noun
señor(gentleman, sir, Mr.) - noun
señorita(young lady, miss) - noun
señores(gentlemen, sirs, people (mixed group)) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'señoras' and 'mujeres'?

'Mujeres' simply means 'women' and is generally neutral. 'Señoras' is a respectful title, similar to addressing a group as 'Ladies' or 'Madams.' You would use 'Señoras' more often when addressing them directly or in formal settings.

Does 'señoras' always mean 'married women'?

No, not anymore. While historically 'señora' was often reserved for married women, today it is the standard respectful term for any adult woman, regardless of her marital status. The plural 'señoras' simply means 'ladies' or 'adult women.'