sir
gb/sˈɚ/ us/sˈɚ/
A2
Inglés
~ 1500
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
formal
A2
relation
1
Respectful address for a man
A polite word used when talking to a man, often when you do not know his name.
Patrón de uso:
Sir, [statement/question]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'sir' for women, but 'sir' is only for men; for women, use 'madam' or 'ma'am'.
Sinónimos
mister (Similar in function but often used with a surname rather than alone as a form of address.)
Antónimos
madam (The equivalent respectful form of address for a woman.)
Colocaciones
Yes, sir
|Excuse me, sir
|Thank you, sir
Temas
politeness
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Excuse me, sir, could you tell me the time?
- Yes, sir, I will get that for you right away.
- Thank you for your help, sir.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Hello, sir. How are you?
- Yes, sir. I understand.
- Sir, can you help me?
Sustantivo
formal
B1
relation
2
Title for knighted man
A word placed before the first name of a man who has received a special honor from the king or queen.
Patrón de uso:
Sir [first name]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'Sir' with the last name alone; in this title form it is used with the first name.
Sinónimos
knight (Refers to the person holding the honor, not the title itself.)
Colocaciones
Sir Elton John
|Sir David Attenborough
|Sir Paul McCartney
Temas
titles
|honors
|society
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Sir Ian McKellen is a famous British actor.
- The award was presented by Sir Richard Branson.
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote Sherlock Holmes stories.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Sir Paul is a famous singer.
- We saw Sir David on TV.
- Sir Elton plays the piano.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
sir
AFI
GB/sˈɚ/
US/sˈɚ/
Sílabas y acento
sir (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (sir)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: sir
- Plural: sirs
Familia de palabras
Forms
sirs
noun
Related words
Expresiones
No, sir
1/nˈoʊ | sˈɚ/
fixed phrase
Polite negative to a man
A polite way to say 'no' to a man.
Ejemplos
- 'Do you need help?' 'No, sir.'
- 'Is this your bag?' 'No, sir.'
Sir or madam
1/sˈɚ ˈɔɹ mˈædəm/
fixed phrase
formal
Formal greeting to unknown person
A very polite way to speak to someone when you do not know if they are a man or woman.
Ejemplos
- Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to apply for the position.
- Please contact our office, Sir or Madam.
Yes, sir
1/jˈɛs | sˈɚ/
fixed phrase
Polite affirmative to a man
A polite way to say 'yes' to a man.
Ejemplos
- 'Can you finish this by noon?' 'Yes, sir.'
- 'Step aside, please.' 'Yes, sir.'