What is signore?

"Signore" is an Italian word that means "mister" or "sir" in English. It is used as a respectful address for a man, particularly one who is older, in a formal or polite context. In Italian culture, it is common to use titles and honorifics when addressing someone, and signore is one of the most widely used. It can be abbreviated as "sig." or "sig.re" in formal writing or business correspondence. The feminine equivalent of signore is signora, which means "madam" or "lady."