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.”
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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".
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Word forms
- Plural
- signorinas, signorine
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The shop assistant called her "_____" out of politeness.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian signorina, a diminutive of signora.
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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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