señora

Definitions of señora
  1. noun
    a police force that operates in secrecy (usually against persons suspected of treason or sedition)
    synonyms: checa, policía secreta, secreta, secreto
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    type of:
    fuerzas del orden público, fuerzas policiales, guardia, policía
    the force of policemen and officers
  2. noun
    a woman of refinement
    synonyms: dama, madama
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    types:
    gran dama
    a middle-aged or elderly woman who is stylish and highly respected
    type of:
    mujer
    an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
  3. noun
    a polite name for any woman
    synonyms: sra.
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    type of:
    mujer
    an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
  4. noun
    a term of address for an elderly woman
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    type of:
    señora mayor
    a woman who is old
  5. noun
    a form of address for a woman
    synonyms: sra.
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    type of:
    título
    an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'
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