Mr. - Mrs. - Miss - Ms. - Sir - Ma'am - AULA DE INGLÊS

Summary

This video lesson explains the proper use of English titles like Mr., Mrs., and Miss, comparing them to their Portuguese counterparts. It covers the differences in addressing people by their titles, stressing the importance of using the last name in English rather than the first name. The video also explores the evolution of these titles, particularly for women, such as the rise of using 'Ms.' regardless of marital status. Viewers are encouraged to practice with examples, and the lesson concludes with a reminder to subscribe and share the video.

Takeaways

• 😀 Titles in English and Portuguese show respect but are used differently: in Portuguese, titles are often used with the first name, while in English, they are used with the last name.
• 😀 In Portuguese, we use 'Senhor' or 'Senhora' with the first name (e.g., 'Senhor Paulo'), but in English, we use 'Mr.' or 'Mrs.' with the last name (e.g., 'Mr. Cunha').
• 😀 The title 'Mr.' is used for both married and unmarried men in English, and 'Mrs.' is used for married women.
• 😀 For women, 'Miss' is traditionally used for unmarried women, but 'Ms.' has become more common as it doesn't indicate marital status.
• 😀 If you don't know a woman's marital status, it's best to use 'Ms.' to avoid assuming her marital state.
• 😀 When addressing someone you don't know, use 'Mr.' for men and 'Ms.' for women in English.
• 😀 'Ma'am' is used when addressing a woman whose name or marital status you don't know.
• 😀 The title 'Meester' (or 'Mr.') is used for men, whether married or unmarried, in Portuguese and English.
• 😀 In Portuguese, the title for a married woman is 'Mês,' and for an unmarried woman, 'Miss' or 'Senhorita.'
• 😀 The title 'Ms.' was adopted in English as part of the movement for women's rights, promoting equality by removing marital status from the title.
• 😀 It’s important not to use a title and first name together (e.g., 'Mister Paulo'). Always use either the title with the last name (e.g., 'Mr. Cunha') or the full name with the title (e.g., 'Mr. Paulo Cunha').

Q & A

What is the primary difference between how titles are used in Portuguese and English?

In Portuguese, titles like 'senhor', 'senhora', and 'senhorita' are used with a person's first name, while in English, these titles are only used with the last name of the person.

Can you use the first name with titles in English?

No, in English, titles such as 'Mister', 'Miss', and 'Mrs.' should only be used with the last name. Using them with the first name is incorrect.

What is the correct way to address someone with the title 'Mister' in English?

'Mister' should be followed by the person's last name, not the first name. For example, 'Mister Cunha'.

What does 'Mister' (Mr.) mean, and to whom is it applied?

'Mister' (Mr.) is a title used for men, regardless of their marital status, and it is followed by their last name.

How should women be addressed in English based on their marital status?

Women are addressed with 'Miss' if they are unmarried, and 'Mrs.' if they are married. Both titles are followed by their last name.

What does 'Miss' (Ms.) mean, and how is it used?

'Miss' is a title used for unmarried or young women, and it is followed by their last name. In modern times, 'Ms.' is also commonly used to refer to women regardless of marital status.

What is the significance of the title 'Ms.' in modern English?

'Ms.' is a title used for women that does not specify their marital status, reflecting a shift towards gender equality and privacy in terms of personal information.

How would you address a woman whose marital status you do not know?

If you are unsure of a woman's marital status, you should address her as 'Ms.' followed by her last name.

What title should be used for a man you do not know, and how should you address him?

For a man you do not know, you should address him as 'Mister' followed by his last name, or simply 'Sir' if the last name is unknown.

How do you address a woman when you do not know her name?

If you do not know the woman's name, you should use 'Ma'am' as a respectful form of address.