Meaning
lady, Mrs
- adult woman
- Mrs, polite title for a woman
- wife (formal or polite, e.g. 'la Sua signora')
In a sentence
Quella signora abita qui.
That lady lives here.
Signora, desidera un caffè?
Madam, would you like a coffee?
La signora non è in ufficio.
The lady is not in the office.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| signora | feminine · singular |
| signore | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Used both as a noun and as a title before a surname.
- More polite than donna in direct address.
- Plural is signore; context shows whether it means ladies or madams.