Doña

See also: dona, doná, dóna, dòna, donà, doña, and Dóná

Spanish

Alternative forms

• D.ª
• doña

Etymology

From Latin domina, from domus (“house”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdoɲa/ [ˈd̪o.ɲa]

Noun

Doña f (plural Doñas, masculine Don, masculine plural Dones)

1. title of respect for a married or widowed woman comparable to Mrs.
2. lady of the house, the woman in charge

Usage notes

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.

Related terms

• Don
• señora