doña
Spanish
Alternative forms
- D.ª
- Doña
Etymology
From Late Latin domna, from Latin domina.
Pronunciation
IPA(key): /ˈdoɲa/, [ˈd̪oɲa]
Noun
doña f (plural doñas, masculine don, masculine plural dones)
- title of respect for a woman comparable to Mrs.
Usage notes
Unlike Mrs. the title doña can be used in front of just the first name, such as Doña María.
See also
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