Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
senhorita
Noun
sen-yo-REE-ta
Definition
A title used in Portuguese to refer to an unmarried woman, similar to ‘miss’ in English.
Examples
- Senhorita Silva é professora de espanhol.
- Você gostaria de dançar, senhorita?
Meaning
The term ‘senhorita’ is often used to denote respect for young, unmarried females and can also imply a degree of politeness.
Synonyms
- senhorita
- moça
- donzela