Words by Pat Eggleton
The titles signora and signorina do not, like Miss and Mrs in English, always denote marital status.
Signorina is used to address a very young woman but if you know she is married she becomes signora.
Signora is used for married women and all older women.
If in doubt, or in a business situation, use signora.
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