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"Señora" is a form of "señora", a noun which is often translated as "woman". "Miss" is a noun which is often translated as "beauty queen". Learn more about the difference between "miss" and "señora" below.
la miss(
mees
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. beauty queen
Ya escogieron a las diez primeras misses y la de mi país es finalista.The top ten beauty queens have been selected and the one from my country is a finalist.
a. Miss
Esta noche anuncian quién es la ganadora del concurso de Miss América.The winner of the Miss America contest will be announced tonight.
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la señora(
seh
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nyoh
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rah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. woman
¿Quién es esa señora con quien estabas hablando?Who is that woman you were talking to?
a. wife
Vivía con su señora hasta su muerte.He lived with his wife until she died.
a. ma'am
Aquí está su carro, señora.Here is your car, ma'am.
b. madam (formal)
Señora, ¿le puedo ayudar en algo?Madam, may I help you?
c. Mrs. (title)
Señora García será la presidenta del comité.Mrs. Garcia will be the committee president.
d. Madam (title)
Señora Presidente, es un honor recibirla.Madam President, it is an honor to have you here.
e. Lady (title)
La señora Austen está en el pueblo, ayudando a los soldados heridos.Lady Austen is in the village, helping the injured soldiers.
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