sir
BrE /sɜːr/ AmE /sɜːr/
noun en → es
a formal way of addressing a man, especially in Britain
señor, caballero
- sir
Collocations Sir John Smith · Good morning, sir.
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The waiter said 'Good evening, sir.' to the customer.
El camarero dijo 'Buenas noches, señor.' al cliente.
a title used before a man's name in formal situations or letters
señor
- Sir [name]
Collocations Sir David Attenborough · Dear Sir
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The letter was addressed to 'Sir William'
La carta estaba dirigida a 'Señor William'.
a title given as an honor by the British government to important men and women in society, arts, sciences, etc.
señor (con título)
- Sir [name]
Collocations Sir Paul McCartney · Knighted by the Queen
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He was knighted and became Sir Richard Branson.
Fue nombrado caballero y se convirtió en Señor Richard Branson.
a drink of beer, usually served in a glass with ice and lemon
cerveza fría con limón y hielo
- sir
Collocations a cold sir with lemon and ice · order a sir
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He ordered a cold sir with lemon and ice.
Pedía una cerveza fría con limón y hielo.
a person who serves food or drinks in a restaurant, hotel, etc.
camarero, mesero
- sir
Collocations waiter at the table · ask a sir for the bill
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The waiter brought us the menu.
El camarero nos trajo el menú.
a teacher in a British school, especially at secondary level
profesor (en escuela británica)
- sir
Collocations teach in a British school · address students as sir
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The teacher was addressed by his students as 'Sir'.
El profesor era dirigido por sus estudiantes como 'Señor'.
a person who helps customers in a shop or store
vendedor, asistente de ventas
- sir
Collocations help customers · ask a sir for assistance
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The shop assistant was very helpful.
El asistente de ventas fue muy servicial.
a player in a sport, especially cricket or tennis
jugador (en deporte)
- sir
Collocations play cricket · address a player as sir
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The tennis player was known for his gentlemanly behavior on the court.
El jugador de tenis era conocido por su comportamiento caballeroso en la cancha.