"Señor" is a title of authority and respect that, in Argentina, is used both to refer to a married man and to give formal or ironic treatment to any kind of guy. Its origin comes from the Latin "senior," which simply means "older" or "of greater age," evolving to denote status or knowledge. In everyday life, it is the magic word that transforms an informal "vos" into a respectful (or mocking, depending on the tone) "usted."
He is the guy who arrives five minutes late to the meeting but with the perfect excuse, or the one who insists on explaining how the refrigerator works even though no one asked him. He has that mix of confidence and self-importance that makes him seem like the boss of the party, even though he has actually only brought the chips.
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In love, he is the one who tries to impress with stories of his "real" travels (not the ones on Instagram) and who always offers to pay the bill, although sometimes he forgets his wallet at home. He loves classic courtship, the kind where he opens the door and pulls out the chair, but with a touch of humor so as not to sound too old-fashioned.
Yes, it is the standard respectful form of address, even for teenagers, although it may sound a bit serious.
Not exactly; "Don" is usually more affectionate or traditional, while "Señor" is more general and formal.
Of course! It is very common in Argentina to joke with someone who acts with a lot of importance.
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