mrs

[/ˈmɪsɪz/]

nounfemininepl: mesdames (formal) or Mrs. (unchanged in English usage)

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. A form of address for a married woman

Good morning, Mrs. Smith.

Bom dia, Sra. Smith.

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General Brazilian

Sra.

Standard abbreviation for 'Senhora'; used formally

Portugal

Sra.

Standard abbreviation; sometimes used with full surname only

Formal contexts

Senhora

Full form used in official or very formal settings

Informal contexts

Dona

Alternative respectful title, more personal and less formal than Sra.

Mrs. Right - an ideal wife or life partner

keep house like Mrs. - to manage a household very efficiently

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