senyorita

Cebuano

Etymology

From Spanish señorita, diminutive of señora.

Noun

senyorita (masculine senyorito)

1. (archaic) the daughter of the master or mistress of a household
2. (derogatory) a young girl or lady who doesn't do or doesn't know how to do household chores

Tagalog

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish señorita, diminutive of señora.

Pronunciation

• (Standard Tagalog) IPA^(key): /senjoˈɾita/ [sɛ.ɲoˈɾiː.t̪ɐ]
• Rhymes: -ita
• Syllabification: sen‧yo‧ri‧ta

Noun

senyorita (masculine senyorito, Baybayin spelling ᜐᜒᜈ᜔ᜌᜓᜇᜒᜆ)

1. (derogatory) lazy, young woman doing no work (may also be disobedient to elders and maltreats servants)

   Synonym: donyeta

2. unmarried girl

   Synonyms: binibini, dalaga

3. young lady

   Synonyms: binibini, dalaga

4. (archaic) young mistress; daughter of the master or mistress of a household