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Dona


Do′ña

,
Noun.
[Sp.
doña
. See
Duenna
.]
1.
Lady; mistress; madam; – a title of respect used in Spain, prefixed to the Christian name of a lady.

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Doña

Doña

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

Spanish

Alternative forms

Noun

Doña f (plural Doñas, masculine Don)

  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.

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doña

doña

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

Spanish

Alternative forms

Noun

doña f (plural doñas, masculine don)

  1. 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.

Related terms

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