sir

Significado

Noun

1. A man of a higher rank or position.
2. A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position
3. A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position
4. A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position
5. A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly
6. A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.

Verb

To address another individual using "sir".

Pronunciado como (IPA)

/ˈsɜː(ɹ)/

Etimologia

From Middle English sir, unstressed form of sire, borrowed from Old French sire (“master, sir, lord”), from Latin senior (“older, elder”), from senex (“old”). Doublet of seigneur, seignior, senhor, senior, señor, signore, and sire.

Frases

What do you advise , sir ?

O que você aconselha, senhor?

I'm next on the list , sir .

Eu sou o próximo da lista, senhor.