sir
US /sɝː/
UK /sɝː/
1.
senhor
used as a polite or respectful way of addressing a man, especially one in a position of authority or who is older than the speaker
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Excuse me, sir, could you tell me the way to the station?
Com licença, senhor, poderia me dizer o caminho para a estação?
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Yes, sir, I understand.
Sim, senhor, eu entendo.
2.
Sir
used as a title before the name of a knight or baronet
:
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Sir Isaac Newton was a brilliant scientist.
Sir Isaac Newton foi um cientista brilhante.
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The Queen knighted him, and he became Sir John.
A Rainha o nomeou cavaleiro, e ele se tornou Sir John.