Sra.
The Spanish phrase for "Mrs." is Sra.
Sra. is the abbreviation for Señora and is used as a title before a surname. It is a formal way to address married women or is used when showing respect. In written communication, such as formal letters or official documents, the abbreviation Sra. is commonly used.
Which one should you use?
While Sra. is used for married women, the abbreviation Srta. (Miss) is used for unmarried women.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term Doña is used in Spain and some Latin American countries.
How does it change in a sentence?
The abbreviation Sra. is used as a title placed before a surname, functioning identically to the English "Mrs.".
Did you know?
- The word Señora shares a root with Señor and the word señal, meaning 'sign' or 'signal'. It originally referred to someone who held the 'sign' of power or lordship.
- In some regions, addressing a woman as Señora when she is clearly much younger than you might actually be taken as an unintended insult, implying she looks old.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you can use Doña followed by a woman's first name instead of her surname to show high respect and intimacy simultaneously.
Examples in context
- Doña María, ¿me podría dar su opinión sobre este asunto?Mrs. María, could you give me your opinion on this matter?
- La Sra. García es muy amable.Mrs. Garcia is very kind.
- ¿Conoce usted a la Sra. López?Do you know Mrs. Lopez?
- He hablado con la Sra. Martínez hoy.I have spoken with Mrs. Martinez today.
Example conversation
Javier is asking Lucía about a neighbor.
- Lucía¿Has visto a la Sra. Ruiz?Have you seen Mrs. Ruiz?
- JavierSí, la vi en el jardín.Yes, I saw her in the garden.
- LucíaLa Sra. Ruiz parece muy feliz.Mrs. Ruiz seems very happy.
- JavierElla siempre es muy alegre.She is always very cheerful.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Sra., CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
