Spanish Conversation · Level 32
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Spanish word
srta
Pronunciation
IPA/seɲoˈɾita/
Meaning
- feminine nounmiss
Example
En la invitación ponía srta Pérez, no su nombre completo.
The invitation said Miss Pérez, not her full name.
More examples
¿Puedo hablar con la srta García, por favor?
Can I speak to Miss García, please?
Core concept
Short written honorific used on formal documents and invitations for a young woman.
Common phrases
la srta García
miss García
dirigirse a la srta
speak to the young lady
llamar a la srta
phone the young lady
Similar words
señorita: Polite title for an unmarried woman.
señora: Polite title for an adult woman.
señor: Polite title placed before a man's name.
Definition in Spanish
Forma abreviada de señorita que se emplea principalmente en textos, invitaciones y correspondencia para referirse por escrito a una mujer joven o no casada.
Word origin
It comes from señorita (señora + diminutive -ita) and is commonly written as Srta. before a surname.
Usage tips
- Srta. is typically reserved for formal written address because many people now omit it or prefer señora, and the addressee's preference and the event's formality determine its appropriateness.