senhoritas

/ˌsɛnjəˈritəz/
noun
  1. A young unmarried woman or girl, especially in a Portuguese-speaking country or context.
    • The senhoritas danced gracefully at the festival in Lisbon.
    • In the small Brazilian town, the senhoritas gathered every Sunday at the plaza.
    • The novel tells the story of three senhoritas growing up in 19th-century Portugal.
  2. A polite form of address for a young woman, equivalent to 'Miss' in English.
    • Senhorita Silva teaches Portuguese at the community center.
    • The waiter addressed the young customer as 'Senhorita'.
    • Please welcome Senhorita Oliveira, our guest speaker from Rio de Janeiro.
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