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lady

[/ˈleɪdi/]
nounfemininepl: ladies
senhora
1. A woman, especially one of refined or noble birth
She is a true lady with excellent manners.
Ela é uma verdadeira senhora com modos excelentes.
2. A woman of high social position or rank
The lady of the house welcomed us warmly.
A dona da casa nos recebeu calorosos.
3. A polite or formal way to address a woman
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
Bom dia, senhoras e senhores.
4. A woman who works in a specified field or has a particular occupation
She is a lady doctor.
Ela é uma médica.
NYC Slang
shorty, queen (informal/slang usage)
Synonyms
womandamefemale
Antonyms
gentlemanman

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
senhora
Most common formal term for woman
Rio de Janeiro
mulher
Informal, commonly used in everyday speech
São Paulo
moça
Used for younger women, less formal
Portugal
senhora
Formal and respectful term, widely used

Related Idioms & Phrases

lady's man - a man who is popular with women
old lady - informal term for mother or wife
bag lady - homeless woman with possessions in bags
first lady - wife of a president or leader
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