signor

CEFRA2

/ˈsiːnjɔr/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An Italian man, used as a title.

Examples

  • Signor is an Italian word used as a title of respect for a man.

  • The waiter addressed the guest as 'signor' out of respect.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
1
Parts of speech
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈsiːnjɔː/

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In context

  • The waiter greeted the gentleman with a polite signor.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

In Italy, the polite way to address a man is with the title blank.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from Italian signor, apocopic form of signore. Doublet of senior and señor.