Dona

/ˈdoʊnə/ noun

A Spanish or Portuguese title of respect for a woman, similar to 'Mrs.' or 'Lady,' often used for women of high social rank.

From Spanish/Portuguese 'doña/dona,' derived from Latin 'domina' (lady, mistress). It evolved as the feminine equivalent of 'don,' the masculine title, and was widely used in colonial Spanish America to denote respect and social standing.

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