mister

[/ˈmɪs.tər/]

nounmasculinepl: misters

senhor

1. A form of address for a man, typically used before a surname or as a title of respect

Mister Smith is waiting for you in the office.

O senhor Smith está esperando por você no escritório.

2. Used to address an unknown or unspecified man

Hey mister, can you help me with directions?

Ei, senhor, pode me ajudar com as direções?

3. A man of a particular profession or skill (informal)

He's the mister of ceremonies at the event.

Ele é o mestre de cerimônias do evento.

NYC Slang

yo, my man, dude

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

senhor

Standard formal address for any adult man

Rio de Janeiro

cara, mano

Informal alternatives in casual speech

São Paulo

senhor, véio

Senhor formal; véio colloquial among friends

Portugal

senhor

Standard formal address, equivalent to English 'Mister' or 'Mr.'

mister know-it-all

mister right

mister big shot

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