signorina

/sɪɲjɔˈriːnə/

Definitions

1. noun

a polite form of address for a young woman in Italy, similar to ‘miss’ or ‘young lady’.

“The signorina smiled warmly as she greeted us at the cafe.”

2. noun

a woman, especially a young one, of noble or aristocratic birth.

“The signorina’s family estate had been in their family for generations.”

Synonyms

  • mademoiselle
  • miss
  • young lady

Antonyms

  • gentleman
  • signore