signora

si·gno·ra

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sin-yawr-uh, -yohr-uh; Italian see-nyaw-rah]
- /sɪnˈyɔr ə, -ˈyoʊr ə; Italian siˈnyɔ rɑ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sin-yawr-uh, -yohr-uh; Italian see-nyaw-rah]
- /sɪnˈyɔr ə, -ˈyoʊr ə; Italian siˈnyɔ rɑ/

Definitions of signora word

noun plural signora a conventional Italian term of address or title of respect for a married woman, either used separately or prefixed to the name. 1
noun signora a married Italian woman: a title of address equivalent to Mrs when placed before a name or madam when used alone 0
noun signora Mrs.; Madam: Italian title of respect 0
noun signora a married woman 0

See all 4 definitions of signora

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Origin of signora

First appearance:

before 1630

One of the 42% oldest English words

1630-40; < Italian; feminine of signore signore1

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Parts of speech for Signora

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Signora

signora popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

signora usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for signora

noun signora

frau — a married woman; a wife.
ma'am — madam (def 1).
ma'ams — madam (def 1).
madame — a French title of respect equivalent to “Mrs.”, used alone or prefixed to a woman's married name or title: Madame Curie.
madonna — the Virgin Mary (usually preceded by the).

All 8 Synonyms of signora