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Definition of senor

senor

/seɪnˈjɔːr/
se · ñor
Plural:senores
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• noun

1

A Spanish title or form of polite address for a man, equivalent to 'Mister' or 'sir', used either before a surname or full name or standing alone.

Example

"The hotel concierge greeted the arriving guest with a polite nod and asked how he could assist the senor."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In formal English and Spanish writing, this word is typically spelled with a tilde as 'señor' (/sɛˈnjɔːr/). It is capitalized when used as a title directly before a name (e.g., 'Señor Garcia') and lowercased when used alone as a form of address.

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• Nearby Words

senioritis
seniority
senna
senor
senorita
sensation
sensational

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish señor ('lord, master, mister'), which developed from Latin senior ('older, elder'), the comparative form of senex ('old').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Senor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/senor
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