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señorito

seh-nyoh-REE-tohseɲoˈɾito

young gentleman

Also: master
NounmB1formal
Spain
A well-dressed young man in a tailored suit and bow tie standing elegantly in a garden.

📝 In Action

El señorito Rafael heredó las tierras de su padre.

B1

The young gentleman Rafael inherited his father's lands.

Buenos días, señorito, ¿desea desayunar ahora?

B2

Good morning, master, would you like breakfast now?

En la novela, el señorito siempre vestía de seda.

B1

In the novel, the young gentleman always wore silk.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • el señorito de la casa – the young master of the house

spoiled brat

Also: rich kid, preppy
NounmB2informal
SpainLatin America
A young man sitting in a plush chair, refusing to pick up a dropped tool while others work in the background.

📝 In Action

No seas un señorito y ayúdanos a mover estas cajas.

B1

Don't be a spoiled brat and help us move these boxes.

Ese señorito no ha trabajado un solo día en su vida.

B2

That rich kid hasn't worked a single day in his life.

¡Vaya señorito! No quiere comer si la mesa no está perfecta.

B2

What a pampered guy! He won't eat if the table isn't perfect.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • mimado (spoiled)
  • pijo (posh/preppy (Spain))
  • fresa (preppy (Mexico))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • un niño señorito – a pampered boy
  • aires de señorito – acting like a spoiled rich person

Idioms & Expressions

  • Hacerse el señorito – To act entitled or pretend to be above doing hard work

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "señorito" in Spanish:

preppy→rich kid→spoiled brat→young gentleman→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: señorito

Question 1 of 3

If your friend refuses to help clean the kitchen because he doesn't want to get dirty, you might call him:

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
señor(sir / Mr.) — Noun
señora(madam / Mrs.) — Noun
señorita(young lady / Miss) — Noun
señorío(nobility / lordship) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From 'señor' (derived from the Latin 'senior', meaning 'older'), combined with the diminutive suffix '-ito'.

First recorded: 16th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: signorinoPortuguese: senhorito

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'señorito' the masculine version of 'señorita'?

Technically yes, but their usage is different. 'Señorita' is a common, often polite way to address any young woman. 'Señorito' is much more likely to be used sarcastically to call a man 'spoiled'.

Is it offensive?

It can be. If you use it to describe someone who thinks they are 'too good' for work, it is definitely an insult. However, in historical books, it is just a formal title.

Should I use it to be polite to a young man?

Probably not. Stick to 'joven' or just their name. Using 'señorito' might make it sound like you are making fun of him for being pampered.