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    Señorita (en. Miss)

    /seɲoˈɾita/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A courtesy title for a young woman.
    Miss Pérez is very kind.
    La señorita Pérez es muy amable.
    It is used to refer to an unmarried woman.
    The young lady who arrived is my cousin.
    La señorita que llegó es mi prima.
    In formal contexts, it can indicate respect.
    The professor addressed the young lady with respect.
    El profesor se dirigió a la señorita con respeto.

    Etymology

    It originates from the old Spanish word "señor," meaning 'mister' or 'master,' with the diminutive suffix -ita.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    escort
    A woman hired for companionship.
    señorita de compañía
    young lady with a title
    A woman who has completed her formal education.
    señorita con título

    Related Words

    mister
    Courtesy title for a man.
    señor
    mother
    A woman who has given birth.
    madre
    sister
    A woman who shares at least one parent with another person.
    hermana

    Slang Meanings

    Term of endearment to refer to a female friend or acquaintance.
    How are you, miss? I haven't seen you in a while.
    ¿Qué tal, señorita? Hace tiempo que no te veo.
    Colloquial way to refer to a young girl.
    That young lady goes to the same school as I do.
    Esa señorita va a la misma escuela que yo.