In Portuguese, when addressing a woman in a letter, you can say "Cara" followed by her name. For example, "Cara Maria," translates to "Dear Maria." If you want to be more formal, you can use "Estimada," which means "Esteemed."
The alternative to addressing a formal letter to "Dear Sirs" is to use "Dear Madam or Sir" or "To Whom It May Concern."
When addressing a letter, there are a number of acceptable variations, including but not limited to: Addressing two men: Gentlemen (without dear); Dear Messrs. Smith and Jones; Dear Mr. Smith and Dr. Jones; Dear Prof. Smith and Mr. Jones. Addressing two women: Mesdames or Ladies (without dear); Dear Mses. Smith and Jones; Dear Prof. Smith and Ms. Jones; Dear Ms. Smith and Rev. Jones. Addressing a man and a woman: Dear Sir and Madam; Dear Mr. Smith and Dr. Jones; Dear Prof. Smith and Ms. Jones. Addressing a group of unknown or mixed gender: Gentlemen and Ladies (without dear). Source: The Gregg Reference Manual, Sixth Edition
In Portuguese, "Dear" would go after the name. For example: "João, Estimado/a," would be the correct format.
Dear Respected Madam,
Dear Whatever You might be, ........ ......
The appropriate recommendation letter salutation to use when addressing a potential employer is "Dear Employer's Name."
Usually when addressing someone in a letter, you would say or write "A Sheáin, a chara" (Dear John,).
You could write "Dear Sirs and Madam" in a business letter, or you could write "Dear Friends" in an informal letter.
When addressing a letter to a journal editor, it is appropriate to use "Dear Editor" as the salutation.
The proper salutation for addressing a letter to a city council person is "Dear Council Member [Last Name]." If you are unsure of the individual’s title, you can also use "Dear City Councilor [Last Name]." If addressing multiple council members, you may use "Dear Members of the City Council." Always ensure to use their correct title for formality and respect.
When addressing a formal letter to someone whose gender is unknown, you can use the salutation "Dear Sir/Madam" to be respectful and inclusive.
Dear Ms. Holly preferable to add a last name if possible.