senhor

Masculine

Brazilian Portuguese dictionary entry for senhorwith pronunciation guidance and usage notes.

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sen-YOR

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/sẽˈɲoʁ/

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What does “senhor” mean?

Definitions of “senhor” with Brazilian Portuguese example sentences and English translations.

sirNoun

Bom dia, senhor.

Good morning, sir.

O senhor precisa de ajuda?

Do you need help, sir?

Por aqui, senhor, por favor.

This way, sir, please.