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sir

/ˈsə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪɹ/ /ˈsɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝ/

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noun

Señor, caballero

A man of a higher rank or position.

Examples :

"The school principal, a respected sir, addressed the students. "

El director de la escuela, un señor respetado, se dirigió a los estudiantes.

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noun

Señor

A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly:

Examples :

"The new student addressed the teacher, saying, "Sir, I have a question about the assignment." "

El nuevo estudiante se dirigió al profesor, diciendo: "Señor, tengo una pregunta sobre la tarea".

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noun

Señor

A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.

Examples :

"Excuse me, sir, do you know the way to the art museum?"

Disculpe, señor, ¿sabe usted cómo llegar al museo de arte?

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verb

Tratar a alguien de "señor"

To address (someone) using "sir".

Examples :

"The teacher sirred the student for asking a question during class. "

El profesor trató al estudiante de "señor" por hacer una pregunta durante la clase.

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