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"T-shirt" in Portuguese: camiseta
a camiseta
Note: PT-PT: a t-shirt
T-shirt in Portuguese is a camiseta. Brazilians rarely say t-shirt in Portuguese sentences. In Portugal you may also see a t-shirt written as is.
Packing
Levei três camisetas para a viagem.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce camiseta
Say it
kah-mee-ZEH-tah
/ka.mi.ˈze.ta/
kah-mee-ZEH-tah
"T-shirt" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a camiseta | the T-shirt Standard Brazilian word. | Standard Brazilian word. |
| camiseta branca | white T-shirt Basic wardrobe. | Basic wardrobe. |
| camiseta de banda | band T-shirt Style. | Style. |
| a t-shirt | T-shirt (PT-PT loan) Seen in Portugal. | Seen in Portugal. |
How to use camiseta in real life
- 1Packing
Levei três camisetas para a viagem.
I took three T-shirts for the trip.
Camisetas plural.
- 2Laundry
Essa camiseta encolheu na máquina.
That T-shirt shrank in the machine.
Essa camiseta.
- 3Store
Tem camiseta tamanho M em preto?
Do you have a black T-shirt in size M?
Shopping ask.
Mistakes English speakers make with camiseta
Incorrect: O camiseta é nova.
Correct: A camiseta é nova.
Camiseta is feminine.
Incorrect: Comprei uma t-shirt (forcing English in BR).
Correct: Comprei uma camiseta.
Brazil prefers camiseta.
Good to know
Camiseta is the Brazil default from beach days to office-casual Fridays. Portugal signage may keep the English loan t-shirt.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a souvenir shirt
ChatPal
Você quer essa camiseta com o mapa do Rio?
Do you want this T-shirt with the Rio map?
You
Quero. A camiseta está em promoção?
I do. Is the T-shirt on sale?
ChatPal
Sim. Peguei uma camiseta no tamanho G.
Yes. I grabbed a T-shirt in size L.
You
Perfeito. Vou levar essa camiseta.
Perfect. I'll take this T-shirt.
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FAQ
Common questions about "T-shirt" in Portuguese
T-shirt in Brazil?
A camiseta.
Portugal?
Camiseta or the loan t-shirt.
Plural?
As camisetas.
Gender?
Feminine: a camiseta.
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