sr.
“sr.” means “Mr.” in Spanish (Standard title before a man's last name).
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El Sr. García no está en la oficina hoy.
A1Mr. García is not in the office today.
¿Necesita algo, Sr. López?
A1Do you need anything, Mr. López?
La carta está dirigida al Sr. Juan Ramírez.
A2The letter is addressed to Mr. Juan Ramírez.
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Quick Quiz: sr.
Question 1 of 1
You are writing a formal email to a man named Carlos Ruiz. How should you address him at the beginning?
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'Sr.' is the abbreviation for 'señor', which comes from the Latin word 'senior', meaning 'older' or 'elder'. It started as a term of respect for an older, and therefore wiser, person.
First recorded: The Latin root is ancient; the Spanish 'señor' appeared around the 10th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I always capitalize 'Sr.'?
Yes, when it comes before a name, you should always capitalize it, like 'Sr. López'. It's treated like part of their name in that context.
What's the difference between 'Sr.' and 'Don'?
'Sr.' is used with a last name (Sr. García) and is a direct equivalent of 'Mr.'. 'Don' is a more traditional title of respect used with a man's first name (Don Carlos). 'Don' often implies a closer, yet still respectful, relationship.
How do I make 'Sr.' plural?
The plural abbreviation is 'Sres.', which is short for 'señores'. You use it when referring to two or more men, for example, 'los Sres. Gómez y Fernandez'.