Senorita

Pronunciation: /seɪnjəˈriːtə/

Definitions of senorita

noun a Spanish term of address equivalent to 'Miss' or 'young lady'

Example Sentences

A1 The senorita greeted me with a smile.

A2 I asked the senorita for directions to the nearest cafe.

B1 The senorita at the front desk helped me check into my hotel.

B2 The senorita sang a beautiful song at the restaurant last night.

C1 The senorita, a talented dancer, performed on stage with grace and skill.

C2 The senorita, an accomplished artist, exhibited her paintings at the gallery.

Examples of senorita in a Sentence

formal The senorita greeted the guests at the formal dinner party.

informal I saw the senorita at the market earlier today.

slang Hey, senorita, can you pass me that drink?

figurative The old theater was like a senorita, elegant and full of charm.

Grammatical Forms of senorita

• past tense: senorita-ed
• plural: senoritas
• comparative: more senorita
• superlative: most senorita
• present tense: senoritas
• future tense: will senorita
• perfect tense: have senorita-ed
• continuous tense: is senorita-ing
• singular: senorita
• positive degree: senorita
• infinitive: to senorita
• gerund: senorita-ing
• participle: senorita-ed

Origin and Evolution of senorita

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'senorita' originated in Spanish.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to an unmarried woman of noble or high social status, the term 'senorita' has evolved to be a common respectful way to address a young unmarried woman in Spanish-speaking cultures.