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"Señora" is a form of "señora", a noun which is often translated as "woman". "Buenas tardes" is a phrase which is often translated as "good afternoon". Learn more about the difference between "señora" and "buenas tardes" below.
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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buenas tardes(
bweh
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nahs
 
tahr
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dehs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. good afternoon (until sunset)
¡Buenas tardes! ¿Cómo pasaste la mañana?Good afternoon! How was your morning?
b. good evening (later in the day)
¡Buenas tardes! ¿Cómo están?Good evening? How are you?
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