senhora

[ sin-yawr-uh, -yohr-uh; Portuguese si-nyaw-ruh ]

/ sɪnˈyɔr ə, -ˈyoʊr ə; Portuguese sɪˈnyɔ rə /

a Portuguese term of address equivalent to Mrs., used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a married or older woman. Abbreviation: Sra.

Origin of senhora

1795–1805; < Portuguese, feminine of senhor

What her companion replied I could not, however, catch, but only guess at its import by the senhora's answer.

Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 (of 2) |Charles Lever
Say rather, looking for a lover, senhora,” exclaimed the voice; “think you we can distinguish them in this light?

The Prime Minister |W.H.G. Kingston
Off started the strange procession amid shouts of laughter, to which Senhora Lobo and her hand-maidens added their share.

The Three Lieutenants |W.H.G. Kingston
"If you dare not tell the cause, then cease the quarrel," said the Senhora.

Our Little Brazilian Cousin |Mary F. Nixon-Roulet

Senhora, he said, thy right to receive what guests thou wilt cannot be questioned.

Hildebrand |Anonymous