senyor

From Old Occitan senhor, segnor, from Latin senior, seniōrem, comparative of senex (“old”).

• (Balearic, Central) IPA^(key): /səˈɲo/
• (Valencian) IPA^(key): /seˈɲoɾ/
• Rhymes: -o(ɾ)

senyor m (plural senyors, feminine senyora)

1. mister; sir

• senyora
• senyoreta

From Spanish señor, from Old Spanish sennor, from Latin senior, seniōrem (“elder”), comparative form of senex (“old”).

senyor

1. (archaic) The master of a household.
2. (archaic) An address to one's male employer.
3. (sarcastic) An address to a lazy boy or man, especially one's son. (see usage notes)

• Used to catch the boy or man's attention.