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Spanish
Etymology
Inherited from Late Latin domna, from Latin domina, feminine of Latin dominus ("sir, ruler, owner of a house").
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈdoɲa/
- Rhymes: -oɲa
- Syllabification: do‧ña
Noun
doña f (plural doñas, masculine don, masculine plural dones)
- 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.
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