Dona (Noun)
Meaning
A Spanish courtesy title or form of address for a woman; "Dona Marguerita".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The receptionist addressed the lady as Dona Sofia when she checked into the hotel.
- In formal letters, the protocol requires that the president's wife be referred to as Dona Maria.
- During the Spanish colonization, Dona Isabel was known for her bravery in the face of the uprising.
- At the banquet, Dona Luisa delivered a heartwarming speech about the charitable foundation.
- When greeting her aunt, Carlos politely used the formal title and said, "Good morning, Dona Elena".