Also means
you (formal)
Usage Note
Lei means 'she', but capitalised as Lei it is the polite form of address for one person, used with strangers and in formal settings instead of tu. Choosing Lei over tu signals respect and distance.
Examples
"Lei è una brava insegnante."
Natural Translation
She is a good teacher.
Literal Translation
She is a good teacher.
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