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How to Say "young ladies" in Spanish

The Spanish word foryoung ladiesis señoritasA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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group of women
A colorful illustration showing three smiling young women dressed in simple attire, standing together.

Examples

Las señoritas en la mesa de al lado estaban riendo mucho.

The young ladies at the next table were laughing a lot.

Buenas tardes, señoritas. ¿En qué les puedo ayudar?

Good afternoon, ladies. How can I help you?

La escuela organizó un viaje para todas las señoritas del último año.

The school organized a trip for all the young women in the final year.

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'.

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.

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