a Spanish title for a man, equivalent to 'Mr.' in English; used to address or refer to a Spanish or Latino man respectfully.
From Latin 'senior' (elder, older one). The Spanish 'señor' evolved from the Latin word and became the formal male title in Spanish-speaking cultures.
The word 'señor' literally means 'older one' or 'elder' in Latin—the idea was that older men deserved respect, so the title for 'mister' started as just calling someone 'the older guy'!
Señor (Sp. mister) assumes masculine as default; requires 'señorita' or 'señora' for women, fracturing neutrality and infantilizing unmarried women.
In Spanish: use señor/señora equally. In English contexts: 'señor' alone risks assuming gender. Use full name or ask preference.
["person","individual","colleague"]
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