Sras

Sras is the common abbreviation for Señoras, the Spanish honorific used for adult women. It functions similarly to Mrs. or Ms. in English and is employed in formal writing, correspondence, and signage. The singular form is Sra. and the plural form is Sras. The abbreviation is typically placed before a surname or full name, as in Sra. López or Las Sras. García y López.

Usage and scope

Sras. is used to address or refer to more than one woman in a respectful, formal manner. It appears in letters, invitations, lists, and official documents, and before surnames in many Spanish-speaking contexts. In casual speech, señoras may be used instead of the abbreviation, and in English-language texts about Spanish usage, Sras. is commonly introduced to convey formality.

Context and variations

Señora (Sra.) denotes respect and is the standard title for women who are married, though it can also be used independently of marital status in modern usage. The masculine counterpart is Señor (Sr.) and its plural Sres. in written form. Regional and stylistic differences exist among Spain and Latin American countries, but Sras. remains a widely understood form in formal Spanish.

See also

Señor, Señora, Señorita, Señor and Señores.