Señorito (en. Young gentleman)
/senjoˈɾito/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
English translation: A term used to refer to a young man from a privileged family.
English translation: The young gentleman of the house went to study in Europe.
El señorito de la casa fue a estudiar a Europa.
English translation: It is also used pejoratively to refer to a man who is vain or acts with airs of superiority.
English translation: I don't like his young gentleman attitude that despises others.
No me gusta su actitud de señorito que desprecia a los demás.
Etymology
English translation: It derives from 'señor', added with the diminutive '-ito'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
English translation: daddy's boy
English translation: It refers to a young man who lives at the expense of his family and has not acquired personal responsibilities.
señorito de papá
English translation: to act like a young gentleman
English translation: To behave arrogantly or with airs of superiority.
actuar como un señorito
Related Words
English translation: gentleman
English translation: A general term that refers to a man, especially one with a title or position.
señor
English translation: young man
English translation: A person of young age, generally referred to those in adolescence or youth.
joven
Slang Meanings
English translation: A term used to describe a man who is vain.
English translation: That guy is a real young gentleman, always talking about what he has.
Ese tipo es un verdadero señorito, siempre hablando de lo que tiene.
English translation: It refers to a young man who only cares about appearance.
English translation: Don't pay attention to him, he's a young gentleman who only seeks likes on social media.
No le hagas caso, es un señorito que solo busca likes en redes.