I really dislike the translation of
“Doña [First Name]”
into “Mrs. [First Name]”
the use of Mrs. First Name is uncommon in the US (as opposed to Mrs. Surname, which is more common) though I can’t say how other English speaking countries do it.
Translating “Doña Marta” as “Mrs. de la Reina” also seems like it’s conveying something else.
The solution could be “Ms. Marta” perhaps but that’s still not very common and “Ms.” wasn’t really a thing before second wave feminist moment in the US…
@shippychaos At least in Spain, it's not used as much anymore and it kinda feels outdated (but I think it was widely used until the 00s at least). I've seen "Sra." or "Srta." instead much more.
@shippychaos
If not Doña, I would use Madame or Lady...
They are not the same, but convey the sense of respect for the authority/privilege doña entails and sound old-fashioned like that one.
@shippychaos
I personally would keep D, bc it conveys both the foreign & historical setting of the story.
And frankly I don't think it impedes anyone's understanding of anything.
My second choice would be Lady too.
Though Idk if she's an actual noble in this story or just a member of a powerful & respected family, at the end of the day you convey more truth with that word than any mrs or ms etc. #imo
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