Señoras

Señoras is the plural form of señora, an honorific used in Spanish to address or refer to a mature or married woman. It denotes politeness and formality and is commonly used across Spanish-speaking countries in formal contexts, customer service, media, and everyday speech. The singular form is señora, used with a surname or given name, e.g., Señora Martínez or Señora López, and paired with the opposite gender title señor for men.

The word señora derives from Latin domina, meaning mistress or lady. The related forms include señorita (for a younger or unmarried woman), señor (Mr.), and the honorifics doña and don, which convey elevated courtesy in some regions and contexts.

The plural señoras is used when addressing or referring to multiple women. In social contexts, the formality and connotations of señoras can vary by region and situation, ranging from neutral politeness to a marker of age or matronly status. The term appears in journalism, literature, and media as a respectful label for adult women.