Accordsenhores
os senhores
sirs
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How do you say senhores in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce senhores in Portuguese?
senhores is pronounced /us siˈɲoɾis/ 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?
Senhores 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 sirs?
The Portuguese word for sirs is os senhores — masculine.
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