mi señor
/mi seɲoɾ/from spelling rules
The Spanish way to say 'my lord' is mi señor.
mi señor is an address used towards a lord.
Meaning: address towards a lord (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/mi seɲoɾ/
Did you know?
- In modern Spanish, señor is used so broadly for any adult man that using mi señor today sounds intentionally archaic or theatrical.
- The word señor is a direct relative of the English word 'senior'. Both originate from the Latin term for someone who is older.
- While mi señor is used for lords or deities, if you want to address a man formally in a shop or on the street, you would use señor without the 'mi'.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué ha hecho, mi señor, con el cadáver?What have you done, my lord, with the dead body?This sentence shows how to use mi señor when asking about a corpse.Tatoeba #1279875 by marcelostockle, translation #1172259 by Scott
- 'Querido Señor Jesús, ven a mi corazón, sé mi Señor y Salvador. Perdóname de todo mi pecado. Lávame y límpiame. Libérame. Jesús, gracias porque moriste por mí. Creo que estás resucitado de entre los muertos y que vuelves por mí'.'Dear Lord Jesus, come into my heart, be my lord and savior. Forgive me of all my sin. Wash me and Cleanse me. Set me free. Jesus, Thank You that You died for me. I believe that You are risen from the dead. and that You are coming back again for me.'This sentence demonstrates the use of mi señor when addressing Jesus in a prayer.Tatoeba #6864191 by albrusgher, translation #6464884 by LeeSooHa
- Quiero hablar con usted, mi señor.I want to speak with you, my lord.
- El caballero llegó para saludar a mi señor.The knight arrived to greet my lord.
Example conversation
A servant enters the lord's study to announce a guest.
- JavierMi señor, ha llegado un visitante.My lord, a visitor has arrived.
- MaríaHazlo pasar inmediatamente, Javier.Let him in immediately, Javier.
- JavierSí, mi señor, lo haré ahora mismo.Yes, my lord, I will do it right now.
- MaríaGracias, María.Thank you, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mi, señor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
