Sra.
The Portuguese word for Mrs. is Sra.
In formal address, Sra. is typically followed by the woman's surname rather than her first name, though the formal title Senhora can be used with or without the person's first name.
Which one should you use?
While Sra. is used for married women, Srta. is the abbreviation used for unmarried women (Miss).
How does it change in a sentence?
The abbreviation Sra. is used before a woman's surname or full name as a formal title.
Did you know?
- Using Senhora to address a younger woman can sometimes be perceived as a subtle hint that she looks older than she is.
- The word Senhora also functions as a formal pronoun for 'you' in the third person, meaning the title itself acts as the subject of the sentence.
- In Brazil, a woman might be addressed as Dona followed by her first name, which functions as a respectful title similar to 'Lady' or 'Madam' and is often used for older women in a community.
Examples in context
- Boa tarde, Senhora Silva.Good afternoon, Mrs. Silva.
- Olá, Dona Ana!Hi, Mrs. Ana!
- A Sra. Silva é muito gentil.Mrs. Silva is very kind.
- Eu preciso falar com a Sra. Oliveira.I need to speak with Mrs. Oliveira.
- A Sra. Santos chegou agora.Mrs. Santos has arrived now.
Example conversation
Rodrigo is at a reception desk and asks Mariana about a client.
- MarianaRodrigo, a Sra. Pereira está esperando.Rodrigo, Mrs. Pereira is waiting.
- RodrigoObrigado, Mariana. Ela chegou cedo.Thank you, Mariana. She arrived early.
- MarianaSim, ela é muito pontual.Yes, she is very punctual.
- RodrigoVou atendê-la agora mesmo.I will assist her right now.
