señoritas
seh-nyoh-REE-tas
📝 In Action
Las señoritas en la mesa de al lado estaban riendo mucho.
A1The young ladies at the next table were laughing a lot.
Buenas tardes, señoritas. ¿En qué les puedo ayudar?
A2Good afternoon, ladies. How can I help you?
La escuela organizó un viaje para todas las señoritas del último año.
B1The school organized a trip for all the young women in the final year.
💡 Grammar Points
A Plural Noun
This word is the plural form of 'señorita' (young lady or Miss). In Spanish, to make most nouns ending in 'a' plural, you simply add an '-s'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Singular and Plural
Mistake: "Using 'señoritas' when referring to only one person (e.g., 'Una señoritas')."
Correction: Remember to use 'una señorita' (singular) for one person and 'las señoritas' (plural) for two or more.
⭐ Usage Tips
Modern Usage
While 'señorita' traditionally meant 'unmarried woman,' in modern Spanish, it is generally used for any younger woman, regardless of marital status. Use 'señoras' (ladies/madams) for older or clearly married women.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: señoritas
Question 1 of 1
Which word would you use to address a group of older, respected women?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'señoritas' impolite or old-fashioned?
In most contexts, 'señoritas' is a neutral and polite term, especially when addressing a group of young women. While some regions are shifting toward more gender-neutral terms like 'jóvenes' (young people), 'señoritas' remains common and respectful.