Doña
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See also: Appendix:Variations of "dona"
Spanish[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Inherited from Latin domina, from domus (“house”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
Doña f (plural Doñas, masculine Don, masculine plural Dones)
- title of respect for a married or widowed woman comparable to Mrs.
- lady of the house, the woman in charge
Usage notes[edit]
- Unlike Mrs., the title Doña is usually used before the given name only, such as Doña María. May be written with upper or lower case.