Senyorita (en. Miss)

sen-yo-ree-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A title or form of respect used for women, often unmarried.
The miss is studying at the university.
Ang senyorita ay nag-aaral sa unibersidad.
A formal way of addressing a woman.
I called her miss at the gathering.
Tinawag ko siya bilang senyorita sa pagtitipon.
An unmarried woman.
She is a miss with many dreams.
Siya ay isang senyorita na may maraming pangarap.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

miss, good morning
A polite greeting to a woman.
senyorita, magandang umaga

Related Words

sir
A title or form of respect for men, often married.
senyor

Slang Meanings

Miss or girl that’s attractive and flirty
That girl is so beautiful, it seems like everyone wants to approach her.
Ang ganda ng senyorita na 'yun, parang siya na lang ang gustong lapitan ng lahat.
A term of endearment for a young woman, sometimes used humorously
My friend joked, 'Miss, you're really charming!'
Sabi ni pare, 'senyorita, lakas ng dating mo!'
A girl who is confident and knows how to carry herself
That girl totally steals the show!
Yung senyorita, kabog ang lahat sa kanya!