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"Shirt" in Portuguese: camisa
a camisa
Shirt in Portuguese is a camisa. A T-shirt is usually a camiseta. Ask Tem essa camisa em outro tamanho? when shopping.
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How to pronounce camisa
Say it
kah-MEE-zah
/ka.ˈmi.za/
kah-MEE-zah. Soft s like z between vowels.
"Shirt" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a camisa | the shirt Button shirt / general shirt. | Button shirt / general shirt. |
| a camiseta | the T-shirt Casual tee. | Casual tee. |
| camisa social | dress shirt Work and formal. | Work and formal. |
| camisa polo | polo shirt Smart casual. | Smart casual. |
| trocar de camisa | to change shirts Getting ready. | Getting ready. |
How to use camisa in real life
- 1Shopping
Essa camisa azul fica boa em você.
That blue shirt looks good on you.
Fitting-room compliment.
- 2Laundry
Lavei a camisa branca sem o casaco.
I washed the white shirt without the jacket.
Home chore talk.
- 3Dress code
O escritório pede camisa social, não camiseta.
The office asks for a dress shirt, not a T-shirt.
Camisa vs camiseta contrast.
Mistakes English speakers make with camisa
Incorrect: O camisa está sujo.
Correct: A camisa está suja.
Camisa is feminine: a camisa.
Incorrect: Quero um shirt.
Correct: Quero uma camisa.
Use Portuguese camisa.
Good to know
Camisa usually means a collared or button shirt; camiseta is the tee. Soccer jerseys are often camisa do time. In shops, size talk pairs camisa with tamanho P, M, G.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying work clothes
ChatPal
Você precisa de uma camisa nova?
Do you need a new shirt?
You
Preciso. Quero uma camisa social cinza.
I do. I want a gray dress shirt.
ChatPal
Essa camisa tem manga longa?
Does that shirt have long sleeves?
You
Tem. Levo essa camisa.
Yes. I'll take this shirt.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Shirt" in Portuguese
Camisa vs camiseta?
Camisa is a shirt; camiseta is a T-shirt.
Gender?
Feminine: a camisa.
Dress shirt?
Camisa social.
How do I ask for another size?
Tem essa camisa em outro tamanho?
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