señorita

[ seyn-yuh-ree-tuh, seen-; Spanish se-nyaw-ree-tah ]

noun

, plural se·ño·ri·tas [seyn-y, uh, -, ree, -t, uh, z, seen-, se-nyaw-, ree, -tahs].

1. a Spanish term of address equivalent to miss, used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a girl or unmarried woman. : Srta.
2. a cigar-shaped wrasse, Oxyjulis californica, found off the coast of California, olive brown above shading to creamy white below.

señorita

/ ˌsɛnjɔːˈriːtə; seɲoˈrita /

noun

1. an unmarried Spanish or Spanish-speaking woman: a title of address equivalent to Miss when placed before a name or madam or miss when used alone

Word History and Origins

Origin of señorita¹

1815–25, Americanism; < Spanish, diminutive of señora ( def )

Example Sentences

He is resolved that his charming little relative here, La Señorita Clara, shall cross the continent in safety and comfort.

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Señorita, all the vast wealth that is coming to me will I place at your feet.

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Your sweet señorita is near in this very cave, but you shall not see her.

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But as for Don Fernando, you may make yourself easy, señorita.

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Come to the alameda to-morrow, and pick out a señorita to be your own private property.

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