duenna

• Sustantivo que designa a una mujer mayor que actúa como gobernanta, aya o acompañante de una joven, especialmente en familias españolas o portuguesas, con funciones de custodia y supervisión.

A noun referring to an older woman who acts as a governess, chaperone, or companion to a younger woman, especially in a Spanish or Portuguese household.

1. C2formal

   An older woman who acts as a chaperone or governess to a younger woman, especially in Spanish or Portuguese households.

   Dueña (acompañante o institutriz)

   • The duenna accompanied the young lady to the ball.
   • In traditional families, a duenna was responsible for the girl's reputation.
   • The duenna watched over her charge with strict vigilance.

   Sinónimoschaperonchaperonecompaniongovernessguardianmatronprotector