noun
signorina
noun
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishThe Italian equivalent of "Miss".
Word Forms
signorinas plural, signorine plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian signorina, a diminutive of signora.