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Mrs

[/ˈmɪsɪz/]
nounfemininepl: Mesdames (formal) or Mrs (unchanged)
Sra. (Senhora)
1. A title of respect used before the surname of a married woman
Mrs. Johnson is the principal of the school.
A Sra. Johnson é a diretora da escola.
2. Used as a form of address for a married woman
Good morning, Mrs. Smith.
Bom dia, Sra. Smith.
Synonyms
Madam (formal)Ms. (gender-neutral alternative)
Antonyms
Mr. (for men)Miss (for unmarried women)

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Sra.
Standard abbreviation; full form is Senhora
São Paulo
Sra.
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
Sra.
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
Sra.
Standard abbreviation; full form is Senhora; sometimes Exma. Sra. (Excelentíssima Senhora) in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

Mrs. Right - an ideal wife or life partner
Keep house as Mrs. - to manage a household as a married woman
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