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"Pajamas" in Spanish: pijama
la pijama
Pajamas are la pijama. It is feminine in this course. Put on your pijama before you go to bed.
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How to pronounce pijama
Say it
pee-HAH-mah
/piˈxa.ma/
pee-HAH-mah. Stress HAH. Soft j like English h.
"Pajamas" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la pijama | pajamas The sleep set. | The sleep set. |
| ponerse la pijama | to put on pajamas Bedtime routine. | Bedtime routine. |
| una pijama cómoda | comfortable pajamas Shopping for sleepwear. | Shopping for sleepwear. |
| la pijama de franela | flannel pajamas Warm winter sleepwear. | Warm winter sleepwear. |
How to use pijama in real life
- 1Bedtime
Ya me pongo la pijama.
I'm putting on my pajamas now.
Ponerse la pijama at night.
- 2Gift shop
Busco una pijama suave.
I'm looking for soft pajamas.
Suave describes a cozy pijama.
- 3Morning
Todavía tengo puesta la pijama.
I'm still wearing the pajamas.
Tener puesta la pijama means still in them.
Mistakes English speakers make with pijama
Incorrect: El pijama está sucio.
Correct: La pijama está sucia.
In this course, pijama is feminine: la pijama.
Incorrect: Me pongo mis pajamas.
Correct: Me pongo la pijama.
Use pijama, not English pajamas.
Good to know
Good to knowGender of pijama varies by region. This course uses feminine la pijama, common in much of Latin America.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting kids ready for bed
ChatPal
Es hora de la pijama.
It's time for pajamas.
You
Ya busco la pijama limpia.
I'm looking for the clean pajamas now.
ChatPal
Después lavamos los dientes.
After that we brush our teeth.
You
De acuerdo. Voy al baño.
Okay. I'm going to the bathroom.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pajamas" in Spanish
Is pijama masculine or feminine?
In this course, feminine: la pijama.
How do you pronounce the j in pijama?
Like English h: pee-HAH-mah.
How do I say put on pajamas?
Ponerse la pijama.
Is the spelling pyjama used?
Spanish writes pijama with j.
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