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    Señoritas (en. Ladies)

    /senjoˈɾitas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Term used to refer to young single women.
    The young ladies at the party had a lot of fun.
    Las señoritas de la fiesta se divirtieron mucho.
    Title of respect for a young woman.
    Miss Pérez is very kind.
    La señorita Pérez es muy amable.
    Form of address for a woman in a formal context.
    May I help the young ladies with anything?
    ¿Puedo ayudar a las señoritas con algo?

    Etymology

    The term originates from the Latin 'domina', which transformed into the Spanish 'señorita' as a diminutive of 'señora'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    young ladies and gentlemen
    expression used to address a mixed group.
    señoritas y señores
    companion girl
    term that can refer to a woman working as an escort.
    señorita de compañía
    young lady or lady
    choice between two terms of respect depending on marital status.
    señorita o señora

    Related Words

    sir
    Masculine equivalent term, used for men.
    señor
    lady
    Term used to refer to a married woman or one of respect.
    señora
    maiden
    Old term used to refer to a young single woman.
    doncella

    Slang Meanings

    Fun way to refer to a young and attractive woman.
    That party was full of gorgeous young ladies.
    Esa fiesta estuvo llena de señoritas buenísimas.
    Expression used among friends to refer to girls.
    Guys, where are the young ladies tonight?
    Chicos, ¿dónde están las señoritas esta noche?