A simple storybook illustration of a young woman standing formally, representing the respectful title 'Miss'.

srta.

/sen-yo-REE-ta/

AbbreviationfA1

Miss?Title for an unmarried woman

Also:Ms.?Can sometimes be used like 'Ms.' in English, though 'Sra.' is more common for this.

📝 In Action

La carta está dirigida a la Srta. Pérez.

The letter is addressed to Miss Pérez.

Por favor, entregue esto a la Srta. García en recepción.

Please give this to Miss García at reception.

Estimada Srta. López: Le escribo para confirmar nuestra reunión.

Dear Miss López: I am writing to confirm our meeting.

Word Connections

Synonyms

señorita (Miss, young lady)

Antonyms

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

Common Collocations

Estimada Srta. [Apellido] – Dear Miss [Last Name]
Attn: Srta. [Apellido] – Attention: Miss [Last Name]

💡 Grammar Points

Abbreviation for 'Señorita'

'Srta.' is the short, written form of 'señorita'. You must always write it with a period at the end.

When to Use 'Srta.'

Use 'Srta.' right before the last name of a girl or a woman you know is unmarried. It's a sign of respect, especially in formal writing like letters, emails, or on forms.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting the Period

Mistake: "Srta Garcia"

Correction: Srta. Garcia. Abbreviations in Spanish almost always need a period to show that letters have been left out.

Using 'Srta.' for a Married Woman

Mistake: "Referring to a married woman as 'Srta. Rodriguez'."

Correction: Use 'Srta.' for 'Miss' (unmarried) and 'Sra.' for 'Mrs.' (married). If you're not sure, 'Sra.' is often a safer and more respectful choice for an adult woman.

Saying it Out Loud

Mistake: "Saying the letters 'ese-erre-te-a' or 'sereta' when speaking."

Correction: 'Srta.' is only for writing. When you speak, you always say the full word: 'señorita'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Capitalization Rule

Always capitalize 'Srta.' when it's used as a title before a name, like 'Srta. López'. The full word, 'señorita', is only capitalized at the beginning of a sentence.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: srta.

Question 1 of 1

You are writing a formal letter to a young, unmarried woman named Ana Rojas. How should you address her in the opening line?

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Word Family

señorita(Miss, young woman) - noun

señora(Mrs., madam, lady) - noun

señor(Mr., sir, gentleman) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it okay to use 'Srta.' for any woman if I don't know if she's married?

Traditionally, 'Srta.' is for unmarried women. For an adult woman, especially in a professional setting, using 'Sra.' (Señora) is often a safer and more modern choice if you're unsure of her marital status. It's becoming more common, similar to how 'Ms.' is used in English to avoid making assumptions.

Do I say 'srta.' out loud when I'm speaking?

No, you only use 'Srta.' in writing. When you are speaking, you always pronounce the full word: 'señorita'.