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"Miss" in Italian: signorina
signorina
Miss as a title in Italian is signorina (seen-yo-REE-nah). You may still hear it in service speech, though many people now prefer the first name or just scusa.
Calling a server
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How to pronounce signorina
Say it
seen-yo-REE-nah
/siɲ.ɲoˈri.na/
Signorina stresses REE: seen-yo-REE-nah. Soft gn like ny. Four clear syllables.
"Miss" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| signorina | Miss Traditional title. | Traditional title. |
| signorina, per favore | Miss, please Getting attention. | Getting attention. |
| la signorina | the young woman / Miss Referring politely. | Referring politely. |
| signora | Mrs / Ma'am Usually for married or older women. | Usually for married or older women. |
How to use signorina in real life
- 1Calling a server
Signorina, il conto quando può.
Miss, the check when you can.
Service attention-getter.
- 2Hotel desk
La signorina della camera 12 ha chiesto asciugamani.
The miss from room 12 asked for towels.
Staff talking about a guest.
- 3Old envelope
La lettera era indirizzata alla signorina Bianchi.
The letter was addressed to Miss Bianchi.
Formal written title.
Mistakes English speakers make with signorina
Incorrect: Signora (to a young unmarried woman when you mean Miss)
Correct: Signorina
Signorina is the Miss title; signora is usually Mrs/Ma'am.
Incorrect: Miss, un caffè.
Correct: Signorina, un caffè.
Use signorina, not English Miss.
Good to know
Signorina still appears in formal letters and some service talk, but many Italians skip titles entirely—scusa or the first name feels more natural today. When unsure, a warm scusi beats guessing marital status.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a small café counter
ChatPal
Signorina, due cappuccini, per favore.
Miss, two cappuccinos, please.
You
Preferisco dire scusa invece di signorina.
I prefer saying excuse me instead of miss.
ChatPal
Va bene. A volte la signorina suona troppo formale.
Fine. Sometimes miss sounds too formal.
You
Esatto, oggi usiamo solo scusa.
Exactly, today we'll just use excuse me.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Miss" in Italian
What is Miss in Italian?
Signorina.
Vs signora?
Signora is usually Mrs/Ma'am; signorina is Miss.
Still common?
Less than before; scusa or a name often replaces it.
With please?
Signorina, per favore.
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