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"Shirt" in Spanish: camisa
la camisa
A shirt is la camisa (kah-MEE-sah). It is feminine. A T-shirt is la camiseta, a different word.
How to pronounce camisa: audio and sound guideGetting dressed for work
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How to pronounce camisa
Say it
kah-MEE-sah
/kaˈmi.sa/
Three syllables: kah-MEE-sah. Stress MEE. Soft c before a.
"Shirt" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la camisa | shirt A button shirt or dress shirt. | A button shirt or dress shirt. |
| la camisa blanca | white shirt A common work or school shirt. | A common work or school shirt. |
| la camisa de manga larga | long-sleeve shirt Naming the sleeve length. | Naming the sleeve length. |
| una camisa limpia | a clean shirt Getting dressed for an event. | Getting dressed for an event. |
How to use camisa in real life
- 1Getting dressed for work
Me pongo una camisa azul.
I'm putting on a blue shirt.
Una camisa takes feminine adjectives: azul stays.
- 2In a store
¿Tienen esta camisa en otra talla?
Do you have this shirt in another size?
Esta camisa points to the one you see.
- 3Laundry instructions
Lava la camisa con agua fría.
Wash the shirt in cold water.
La camisa is the garment being washed.
Mistakes English speakers make with camisa
Incorrect: El camisa es nueva.
Correct: La camisa es nueva.
Camisa is feminine. Say la camisa.
Incorrect: Compré un shirt barato.
Correct: Compré una camisa barata.
Use camisa, not the English word shirt.
Good to know
Good to knowCamisa is a shirt with a collar or buttons. Camiseta is a T-shirt. Keep camisa for button shirts in shops and packing lists.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing an outfit
ChatPal
¿Usas la camisa blanca hoy?
Are you wearing the white shirt today?
You
Sí. ¿Dónde está mi camisa azul?
Yes. Where is my blue shirt?
ChatPal
En el armario, a la izquierda.
In the closet, on the left.
You
Gracias. Ya la encontré.
Thanks. I found it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Shirt" in Spanish
Is camisa masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la camisa, una camisa corta.
Is a T-shirt a camisa?
No. A T-shirt is la camiseta.
How do you pronounce camisa?
kah-MEE-sah. Stress the middle syllable.
How do I say long-sleeve shirt?
Camisa de manga larga.
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