Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
senhor
noun
sənˈyor
Definition
A Portuguese word used as a title of respect for a man, equivalent to ‘mister’ or ‘sir’ in English.
Examples
- Senhor dos Anéis – The Lord of the Rings.
- I saw Senhor Silva at the market yesterday.
Meaning
The term ‘senhor’ is used to address or refer to a man in a polite or formal way, often in contexts where respect is due.
Synonyms
- mister
- sir