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.'

srta

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

Miss?Title used before a name (traditionally for unmarried women),Ms.?Title used before a name (general respectful address)

📝 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.

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine

This title is exclusively used for women and girls. It is the abbreviated form of the full word 'señorita'.

Capitalization and Period

When used before a name, the abbreviation must be capitalized: 'Srta.' Standard written Spanish requires a period (.), but this is often omitted in digital text.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing it with 'Señora'

Mistake: "Using 'Srta.' for an older woman you wish to address formally."

Correction: Use 'Sra.' (Señora) as a general respectful title for any adult woman, regardless of marital status. This is the safest choice if you are unsure or if the context is highly professional.

⭐ Usage Tips

Use with Names

The abbreviated form 'Srta.' is almost always followed by the person's last name or full name, especially in formal settings.

✏️ 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

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.