señorita
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “señorita” mean in English?
miss
Example sentences
Disculpe, señorita.
Excuse me, miss.
La señorita Pérez es nuestra profesora.
Miss Pérez is our teacher.
Hay una señorita preguntando por ti.
There's a young lady asking for you.
How to use it
Señorita means 'miss' / 'young lady' (traditionally unmarried). Feminine: la señorita. Abbreviation: Srta. Less used in modern speech.
Common mistake
Señorita is increasingly considered outdated / paternalistic in many contexts. Default to señora for adult women unless the recipient prefers señorita.