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sir
[/sɜːr/]
noun
masculine
pl: sirs
senhor
1.
A polite form of address for a man
Excuse me, sir, can you help me?
Com licença, senhor, pode me ajudar?
2.
A title given to a knight or baronet in the United Kingdom
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a famous author.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle foi um autor famoso.
3.
A respectful way to address a male teacher or authority figure
Yes, sir, I understand the assignment.
Sim, senhor, entendi a tarefa.
Synonyms
mister
gentleman
master
Antonyms
madam
ma'am
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
senhor
Most common formal address for adult men
General Brazilian
seu
Informal possessive form used colloquially as a form of address
Portugal
senhor
Standard formal address, more frequently used than in Brazil
Portugal
sr.
Abbreviated written form
Related Idioms & Phrases
yes, sir
sir or madam
dear sir
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