Spanish word

camiseta

Pronunciation

IPA/kamiˈseta/

Meaning

  • feminine nount-shirt

Example

¿Dónde compraste esa camiseta?

Where did you buy that t-shirt?

Illustration for camiseta (t-shirt)

More examples

Me gusta tu camiseta estampada porque tiene colores vivos.

I like your printed t-shirt because it has bright colors.

Core concept

Light collarless cotton shirt that covers the torso.

Common phrases

  • camiseta de manga corta

    short-sleeved t-shirt

  • camiseta estampada

    printed t-shirt

  • camiseta de algodón

    cotton t-shirt

Similar words

camisa: Collared button-front shirt made from woven fabric, typically for smarter occasions.
playera: Casual thin short-sleeved knit top designed for everyday, warm-weather wear.
remera: Thin collarless t-shirt common in Argentina and neighbouring countries.
polo: Short-sleeved collared shirt with a short button placket, sporty-casual style.

Definition in Spanish

Prenda ligera y sin cuello, normalmente de algodón, que cubre el torso y se usa de forma informal como ropa exterior o, en ocasiones, como ropa interior.

Word origin

Camiseta is a diminutive of Spanish camisa with the suffix -eta, and camisa comes from Latin camisia meaning a shirt or undergarment.

Usage tips

  • Contrast camiseta with camisa: camiseta is collarless and casual, while camisa usually denotes a collared shirt, and regional synonyms include playera, remera, and polera.

Other meanings

  • undershirtnoun

Related words

  • camisónnegligeenoun
  • camiseroshirtmakernoun
  • camiseríashirt shopnoun

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