lady

a polite word for a woman, especially one who is married or older

señora, dama

• the lady

Collocations lady of the house · a nice lady

• The lady at the desk is Mrs. Smith.

  La señora en la recepción es la Sra. Smith.

a woman, especially one who is young and attractive

mujer atractiva, chica guapa

• the lady

Collocations a pretty lady · lady of the evening

• She's a real lady.

  Ella es una verdadera dama.

a polite way of referring to a woman customer in shops or restaurants

señora, cliente (mujer)

• the lady

Collocations speak to the lady · serve a lady

• The waiter asked if the lady wanted more coffee.

  El camarero preguntó si la señora quería más café.

a woman who plays games of chance for money, especially in casinos

jugadora (en casino)

• the lady

Collocations lady gambler · a high-rolling lady

• She's a professional lady gambler.

  Ella es una jugadora profesional en casinos.

used to refer to someone in an informal or humorous way

señora, dama (informal)

• the lady

Collocations lady of the manor · a lady of leisure

• She's a real lady of the manor.

  Ella es una verdadera señora de la mansión.

used in formal or official contexts to refer to a woman

señora, dama (formal)

• the lady

Collocations Lady Smith · a Lady of the Realm

• She was appointed a Lady of the Realm.

  Fue nombrada Dama de la Corte.

a title given to certain women in history or literature

señora, dama (histórica)

• the lady

Collocations Lady of the Lake · Lady Godiva

• She was known as Lady of the Lake.

  Ella era conocida como la Dama del Lago.

a title given to certain women as a sign of respect or honor

señora, dama (título de honor)

• the lady

Collocations Lady Justice · a Lady of the Order

• She was honored as a Lady of the Order.

  Fue honrada como Dama de la Orden.