What does "señor" mean in English?

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Spanish

señor

English

gentleman

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Alternative translations of "señor"

sir
mister
lord
master

Examples of how to use "señor" in Spanish

Spanish
Un señor me preguntó la hora.
English
A man asked me for the time.
Spanish
Buenos días, señor, ¿cómo está usted?
English
Good morning, sir. How are you?
Spanish
Disculpe, señor, ¿dónde está el baño?
English
Excuse me, sir, where is the bathroom?
Spanish
El señor espera en la puerta.
English
The man is waiting at the door.
Spanish
Ese señor es mi vecino amable.
English
That man is my friendly neighbor.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "señor" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

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Un señor me preguntó la hora.

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