Accordsenhor
o senhor
sir
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How do you say senhor in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce senhor in Portuguese?
senhor is pronounced /u siˈɲoʁ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
O senhor português chegou atrasado à reunião.
The Portuguese gentleman arrived late to the meeting.
O senhor idoso estava muito cansado após o longo passeio.
The elderly gentleman was very tired after the long walk.
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Why is it masculine?
Senhor derives from Latin "senior" (meaning "elder" or "older"), which is masculine because it comes from the comparative form of "senex" (old man), and this grammatical gender was preserved when the word evolved into Portuguese. The masculine designation reflects its origin as a title of respect for men of authority or age in Latin-speaking societies.
What is the Portuguese word for sir?
The Portuguese word for sir is o senhor — masculine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spanish | señor | el | masculine |
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