Spanish · People & Family
"Miss" in Spanish: señorita
la señorita
Miss is señorita. You may hear señorita with a surname or alone. In many Latin American cities, señora feels safer for adult women than señorita.
School office
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How to pronounce señorita
Say it
seh-nyoh-REE-tah
/se.ɲoˈɾi.ta/
seh-nyoh-REE-tah. Stress REE. Clear tee sound.
"Miss" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la señorita | Miss / the young lady Traditional title for a young woman. | Traditional title for a young woman. |
| señorita Pérez | Miss Pérez With a surname in formal notes. | With a surname in formal notes. |
| sí, señorita | yes, miss Service replies, now less common. | Service replies, now less common. |
| Srta. | Miss (abbreviation) Older forms and some school lists. | Older forms and some school lists. |
How to use señorita in real life
- 1School office
La señorita Pérez pide los permisos.
Miss Pérez is asking for the permission slips.
Señorita still appears in some schools.
- 2Shop greeting
Señorita, ¿busca algo especial?
Miss, are you looking for something special?
Alone, señorita means miss.
- 3Invitation card
Invitación para la señorita Luna.
Invitation for Miss Luna.
Formal writing may keep señorita.
Mistakes English speakers make with señorita
Incorrect: Miss Pérez entró primero.
Correct: La señorita Pérez entró primero.
Use señorita, not English Miss.
Incorrect: El señorita Luna llegó ya.
Correct: La señorita Luna llegó ya.
Señorita is feminine. Use la.
Good to know
Register matters: señorita can feel old-fashioned. When unsure with an adult woman, prefer señora over señorita in Latin America.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Front desk at a language school
ChatPal
La señorita Luna tiene clase ahora.
Miss Luna has class now.
You
Gracias. Busco a la señorita Pérez.
Thanks. I'm looking for Miss Pérez.
ChatPal
Ella está en el segundo piso.
She is on the second floor.
You
Perfecto. Subo en el elevador.
Perfect. I'll take the elevator.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Miss" in Spanish
Is señorita still common?
Less than before. Many adults prefer señora.
Señorita vs señora register?
Señorita can sound young or dated. Señora is safer for adults.
How do I say Miss + surname?
Señorita Pérez or la señorita Pérez.
Abbreviation?
Srta. on older forms.
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