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How to Say "mrs." in Spanish

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señora

NounA1Formal
Use 'señora' as a direct and common title before a woman's last name, similar to 'Mrs.' in English.

Examples

Buenos días, señora López.

Good morning, Mrs. López.

sra.

AbbreviationA1Formal
This is the standard abbreviation for 'señora', used in writing before a married woman's last name.

Examples

La Sra. García es la directora del colegio.

Mrs. García is the school principal.

doña

NounA1Formal
Use 'doña' as a respectful title placed before a woman's first name, indicating a high degree of respect or seniority.

Examples

Necesito hablar con Doña Isabel sobre el contrato.

I need to speak with Mrs. Isabel about the contract.

madame

mah-DAHM-eh/maˈðame/

NounC1Formal
This is the French equivalent of 'Mrs.', sometimes used in Spanish in very specific, formal, or international contexts, often when referring to a French woman.
An elegant woman wearing a sophisticated blue suit and a small pearl necklace sitting upright at a formal dining table, while a man stands nearby, slightly bowing his head toward her in a gesture of respect.

Examples

El embajador saludó a Madame Dubois con una reverencia.

The ambassador greeted Madam Dubois with a bow.

En Francia, el título de 'madame' se usa para dirigirse a cualquier mujer casada o mayor.

In France, the title 'madame' is used to address any married or older woman.

Foreign Titles

When used as a title before a name, it is often capitalized in Spanish, similar to how 'Señora' would be.

Señora vs. Doña

The most common confusion is between 'señora' and 'doña'. Remember, 'señora' is used before a last name (like 'Mrs. Smith'), while 'doña' is used before a first name to show extra respect (like 'Doña Maria').

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