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"Señora" is a form of "señora", a noun which is often translated as "woman". "Buenas noches" is a form of "buenas noches", a phrase which is often translated as "good evening". Learn more about the difference between "señora" and "buenas noches" below.
la señora(
seh
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nyoh
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rah
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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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buenas noches(
bweh
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nahs
 
noh
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chehs
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. good evening
Buenas noches y bienvenidos.Good evening and welcome.
a. good night
Me voy a dormir. ¡Buenas noches!I'm going to sleep. Good night!
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