noun

signorina

Signorina (noun) means an Italian title of respect for an unmarried woman or young girl, equivalent to "Miss". Example: “The shop assistant called her "signorina" out of politeness.”

noun

An Italian title of respect for an unmarried woman or young girl, equivalent to "Miss".

"The shop assistant called her "signorina" out of politeness."

How to use signorina

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe Italian equivalent of "Miss".

Easily confused with

signora → signore →

Word forms

signorinas plural, signorine plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Italian signorina, a diminutive of signora.

Origin: Italian

Rhymes for signorina

Ina mina gina Tina Dina nina fina Lina Zina Rina China Elina

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Frequently asked questions

What does “signorina” mean?

The word “signorina” means an Italian title of respect for an unmarried woman or young girl, equivalent to "Miss". In plain terms, the Italian equivalent of "Miss".

How do you use “signorina” in a sentence?

Here is “signorina” used in a sentence: “The shop assistant called her "signorina" out of politeness.”

What part of speech is “signorina”?

“Signorina” is a noun.

Where does the word “signorina” come from?

The word “signorina” comes from Italian. Borrowed from Italian signorina, a diminutive of signora.

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