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doña

lady (title)

noun DOH-nyah Less Common
People & Society Honorifics

Usage Note

Doña is a respectful title placed before a woman's first name (doña Carmen), never before a surname alone. Its masculine counterpart is don (don Antonio). Both titles imply social standing or age-based respect and are common in formal address and historical texts, though usage varies by country and register.

Examples

"Doña María nos recibió en su casa."

Natural Translation

Lady María received us in her home.

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