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"T-shirt" in Spanish: camiseta

la camiseta

Say it: kah-mee-SEH-tahfeminine · la camisetanoun/ka.miˈse.ta/

A T-shirt is la camiseta (kah-mee-SEH-tah). It is feminine. A button shirt is la camisa, not a camiseta.

Packing for travel

Llevo tres camisetas limpias.
I'm taking three clean T-shirts.
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How to pronounce camiseta

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kah-mee-SEH-tah

/ka.miˈse.ta/

Four syllables: kah-mee-SEH-tah. Stress SEH. Soft c before a.

"T-shirt" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
la camisetaT-shirt

A casual short-sleeve tee.

la camiseta blancawhite T-shirt

A basic everyday tee.

la camiseta sin mangassleeveless T-shirt / tank

A tee without sleeves.

ponerse una camisetato put on a T-shirt

Getting dressed casually.

How to use camiseta in real life

  1. 1Packing for travel

    Llevo tres camisetas limpias.

    I'm taking three clean T-shirts.

    Plural camisetas for more than one.

  2. 2At a market stall

    ¿Cuánto cuesta esta camiseta?

    How much is this T-shirt?

    Esta camiseta is the one in your hand.

  3. 3Hot weather

    Hoy solo uso una camiseta.

    Today I'm only wearing a T-shirt.

    Una camiseta fits casual dress.

Mistakes English speakers make with camiseta

Incorrect: El camiseta es roja.

Correct: La camiseta es roja.

Camiseta is feminine. Say la camiseta.

Incorrect: Compré un t-shirt.

Correct: Compré una camiseta.

Use camiseta, not the English word T-shirt.

Good to know

Camiseta is the T-shirt. Camisa is a button shirt. Souvenir shops sell camisetas with city names across Latin America.

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Choosing casual clothes

  1. ChatPal

    Usa la camiseta gris.

    Wear the gray T-shirt.

  2. You

    ¿Dónde está mi camiseta favorita?

    Where is my favorite T-shirt?

  3. ChatPal

    En el cajón de arriba.

    In the top drawer.

  4. You

    Ya la vi. Gracias.

    I see it. Thanks.

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FAQ

Common questions about "T-shirt" in Spanish

Is camiseta masculine or feminine?

Feminine: la camiseta, una camiseta negra.

What is the difference from camisa?

Camiseta is a T-shirt. Camisa is usually a button shirt.

How do you pronounce camiseta?

kah-mee-SEH-tah. Stress SEH.

How do I say sleeveless T-shirt?

Camiseta sin mangas.

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