sra

Sra is a formal honorific abbreviation used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking contexts to address or refer to an adult woman. It derives from Señora in Spanish and Senhora in Portuguese and is placed before a surname or a full name. In English, the closest equivalents are Mrs. or Madam. The abbreviation is common in formal letters, invitations, official documents, and polite address.

In Spanish-speaking countries, Sra. precedes the surname or full name (for example, Sra. García). It is used regardless of marital status, and its gendered male counterpart is Sr. for Señor. A separate form, Srta. (Señorita), historically indicated a younger or unmarried woman, though its contemporary use has declined in formal contexts.

In Portuguese-speaking countries, Sra. similarly marks formal address before a surname. The full form is Senhora, and the male counterpart is Sr. (Senhor). As in Spanish, the title does not inherently convey marital status.

Beyond its use as a courtesy title, SRA can also appear as an acronym in various contexts. When capitalized, it may refer to unrelated organizations, terms, or entities depending on specific fields or regions. Disambiguation relies on surrounding text and domain.

See also: Sr. (Señor), Srta. (Señorita), Señora/Senhora, Dona (a separate formal prefix in some Iberian contexts). The usage of Sra reflects the broader tradition of formal address in Iberian languages and varies by country, setting, and level of formality.