How to Say "señorita" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “señorita” is “mademoiselle” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
nounC1
referring to a young French woman
Examples
Nuestra mademoiselle nos enseñó una canción en francés hoy.
Our (French) teacher taught us a song in French today.
La mademoiselle que conocimos en París era muy amable.
The young lady we met in Paris was very kind.
Buenos días, mademoiselle, ¿cómo está usted?
Good morning, Miss, how are you?
A Word on Loan
This word is a 'loanword,' meaning Spanish borrowed it directly from French. It doesn't change its spelling to fit Spanish rules.
Always Feminine
Since it refers to a girl or woman, always use feminine words like 'la' or 'una' before it.
Mixing Languages
Mistake: “Using 'mademoiselle' for a Spanish-speaking teacher.”
Correction: Use 'señorita' or 'profe' instead.
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