Bb.
The Tagalog equivalent of "ms." is Bb.
Bb. is a title used before a woman's surname to denote that she is unmarried.
Which one should you use?
Bb. is used specifically for unmarried women, whereas Gng. is used for married women.
Did you know?
- In traditional courtship poetry and songs, the word Binibini is used to evoke a sense of purity, modesty and idealized femininity.
- While Bb. is the standard for 'Ms.', some people use the Spanish-derived Señorita in highly stylized or old-fashioned social contexts to add a layer of dramatic flair.
- Filipinos often use the English word 'Miss' as a universal title for any woman, regardless of age or marital status, effectively replacing Bb. in daily life.
Examples in context
- Madam CruzMs. Cruz
- Bb. Santos ang pangalan niya.Her name is Ms. Santos.
- Si Bb. Reyes ay nasa opisina.Ms. Reyes is in the office.
- Nasaan si Bb. Cruz?Where is Ms. Cruz?
Example conversation
Ricardo asks Maria about a colleague's location.
- RicardoMaria, nasaan si Bb. Santos?Maria, where is Ms. Santos?
- MariaNasa silid siya ngayon, Ricardo.She is in the room now, Ricardo.
- RicardoSalamat sa impormasyon.Thanks for the information.
- MariaWalang anuman.You're welcome.
