signora
Americannoun
plural
signoras,plural
signore-
a conventional Italian term of address or title of respect for a married woman, either used separately or prefixed to the name.
noun
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a married Italian woman: a title of address equivalent to Mrs when placed before a name or madam when used alone
Etymology
Origin of signora
1630–40; < Italian; feminine of signore signore 1
Example Sentences
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“When I called, they said, ‘Don’t worry, signora.
From Washington Times • Mar. 12, 2020
The mayor comes over to congratulate her, followed by friends and other passers-by: “Bellissimi, signora, grazie.”
From New York Times • Sep. 10, 2019
The signora wouldn’t want it any other way.
From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2014
The signora admits to being a woman of character and says that I have no backbone.
From Time Magazine Archive
“We would have gotten away with it!” he complained as he placed it on the floor in front of the signora.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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