srta

sseh-nyoh-REE-tah (The abbreviation is read as the full word, 'señorita')se.ɲoˈɾi.ta

“srta” means “Miss” in Spanish (Title used before a name (traditionally for unmarried women)).

Miss, Ms.

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General Spanish (Modern Professional)

A high quality simple colorful storybook illustration of a young woman standing formally, wearing a neat blue dress and a small bow in her hair, representing the title 'Miss.'

📝 In Action

La Srta. García tiene una cita a las tres.

Miss García has an appointment at three o'clock.

Estimada Srta. López, su paquete ha llegado.

Dear Ms. López, your package has arrived.

Necesito hablar con la Srta. Elena del departamento de ventas.

I need to speak with Miss Elena from the sales department.

Word Connections

Antonyms

Sr. (Mr.)
Sra. (Mrs./Ms.)

Common Collocations

Srta. + Apellido – Miss/Ms. + Last Name
Estimada Srta. – Dear Miss/Ms.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "srta" in Spanish:

miss→ms.→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: srta

Question 1 of 2

In which context is the abbreviation 'Srta.' most commonly used?

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👥 Word Family▼

señorita(young woman / Miss) — Noun

señora(Mrs. / Madam) — Noun

señor(Mr. / gentleman) — Noun

📚 Etymology▼

This is an abbreviation of the word 'señorita.' 'Señorita' is a diminutive form of 'señora' (Mrs./Madam), meaning 'little lady.' The root word 'señora' comes from the Latin word *senior*, meaning 'older' or 'elder,' reflecting respect for the person being addressed.

First recorded: 19th century (as a standardized abbreviation)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: Srta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use 'Srta.' or 'Sra.' if I don't know the woman's marital status?

In modern Spanish, especially in professional or formal settings, it is often safest and most respectful to use 'Sra.' (Señora), which functions similarly to the English 'Ms.' or 'Madam,' regardless of marital status. 'Srta.' is usually reserved for very young women or when marital status is known as unmarried.

Do I need to include the period after 'Srta'?

Yes, according to strict Spanish grammar rules for abbreviations, you should write 'Srta.' However, in casual digital communication (like texts or informal emails), the period is often dropped.