senorita
- noun
- /ˌseɪnjəˈriːtə/
- Senorita, senorita, do you want to come in?
- a pretty senorita
- a sexy senorita
- a beautiful senorita
Examples
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You are even more lovely than I remember, senorita.
Fiction book (1995) -
"Senorita," he said, in a voice that reminded her of her visit to the doctor, "your shoe, please."
Fiction book (2001) -
I know the senorita is there.
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"You must, senorita," he said.
Fiction book (1992) -
You are a pretty one, senorita!
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We have always thought so, senorita.
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Excuse me, senorita.
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Pardon me, senorita.
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A sultry senorita danced on the bar, ruffled skirt bouncing high, castanets clicking as the cantina applauded.
Fiction book (1995) -
Excuse me, senorita, do you have the time?
Synonyms
A title used before the name of a woman who is not married
A Spanish title used for a woman who is not married, like Miss
A polite Italian title for a woman who is not married, like Miss
Surface Forms
Etymology
Senorita comes from Spanish and is a smaller form of señora ('lady'), from señor ('lord' or 'older'), which is the same root as English senior ('older'). So senorita meant a younger or 'little' lady, and that is why it is used like 'Miss' for an unmarried or young woman.