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pez222

Dec 29, 2007, 6:11 AM

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How should I address a Mexican female of unknown age and marital status on the phone? senorita or senora?

BrentB

Dec 29, 2007, 10:06 AM

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"seño" no "ra" no "rita" = MS in English

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Rolly

Dec 29, 2007, 11:08 AM

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Humm. Are you sure about that? Here's what my dictionary says:

1. (hueco) cavity, hollow
2. (regazo) bosom
3. anatomy (pecho) breast, teat
4. (cavidad) cavity
senos nasales sinus cavities
5. (matriz) womb
6. figurative (adentro) bosom, womb
el hijo pródigo volvió al seno de su familia the prodigal son returned to the bosom of his family
7. mathematics sine
8. architecture spandrel
9. maritime, nautical (bahía pequeña) inlet, cove
10. (de una vela) belly (of a sail)

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doogie

Dec 29, 2007, 11:46 AM

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Speaking to a stranger on the telephone, I would address her as Usted. If you feel a more personal mode is required then Señorita is always safe. If she is a Señorita then it´s appropriate. If she isn´t, she´ll feel flattered. Win/Win. The term *Seño* as someone suggested is an abreviation that is used primarily (in my experience) by street vendors.
Doogie,
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doogie

Dec 29, 2007, 11:52 AM

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Rolly, you´re translating 'seno' not 'seño'. Though I doubt you will find 'Seño' in a dictionary. It's an abreviation for Señor/Señora/Señorita used on the streets.
Doogie,
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