[səˊɲʃəɲ]

Definitions

1. noun

a polite term used to address a man in Portugal, equivalent to ‘mister’ or ‘sir’

“When I walked into the store, I greeted the senhor behind the counter with a smile.”

2. noun

a term used to address a man of higher social status or authority, equivalent to ‘lord’ or ‘gentleman’

“The senhor of the manor invited us to a grand ball at his estate.”

3. noun

a term used in formal or polite communication to refer to a man, equivalent to ‘sir’ or ‘mister’

“The senhor of the restaurant offered us a complimentary dessert after our meal.”