Sra.
The Portuguese way to say Ms. is Sra.
Sra. is used as a title before a woman's surname or her full name. It is the standard way to address a married woman formally.
Which one should you use?
While Sra. is the abbreviation used for a married woman, Srta. is the abbreviation for a single woman (Miss).
Did you know?
- In Portuguese, the word Senhora can also be used as a formal way of saying 'you' when speaking directly to a woman, regardless of her marital status.
- In very formal or traditional Portuguese settings, a woman might be addressed as Dona followed by her first name instead of using Sra. with her surname.
- The term Senhora shares the same Latin root as the English word 'senior', reflecting the association between the title and a higher status or age.
Examples in context
- A Sra. Silva é uma professora muito competente.Ms. Silva is a very competent teacher.
- Dona Santos, pode me ajudar?Ms. Santos, can you help me?
- A Sra. Ferreira já chegou?Has Ms. Ferreira arrived yet?
- Sra. Oliveira, o seu filho está esperando na recepção.Ms. Oliveira, your son is waiting at the reception.
- Com licença, Dona Rodrigues, você pode me ajudar?Excuse me, Ms. Rodrigues, can you help me?
- A Sra. Silva é muito gentil.Mrs. Silva is very kind.
- Eu preciso falar com a Sra. Santos.I need to speak with Mrs. Santos.
- A Sra. Oliveira chegou agora.Mrs. Oliveira arrived just now.
Example conversation
Gabriel is asking Juliana for a contact in their office.
- JulianaGabriel, você conhece a Sra. Pereira?Gabriel, do you know Mrs. Pereira?
- GabrielSim, eu trabalho com ela.Yes, I work with her.
- JulianaA Sra. Pereira pode me ajudar?Can Mrs. Pereira help me?
- GabrielCom certeza, ela é ótima.Certainly, she is great.
