camisa
/kaˈmi.zɐ/
The Portuguese word for jersey is camisa.
The word camisa is used to refer to a shirt worn by a member of an athletic team.
Meaning: shirt worn by a member of an athletic team (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, camisa can be used to mean 'jersey' depending on the context.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /kaˈmi.zɐ/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The Portuguese word camisa is a cognate of the English word 'chemise', referring to a traditional woman's undergarment.
- In Brazil, the term manto (meaning 'mantle' or 'cloak') is often used as a poetic synonym for a team's camisa, treating the jersey as a sacred garment.
- In Brazil, when someone says they are 'wearing the colors' of a team, they often use the phrase vestir a camisa, which means to be deeply committed to a cause.
Examples in context
- Aquele jogador de futebol tem uma camisola com o número 10.That soccer player has a jersey with the number 10.
- O torcedor mostrou o seu cachecol do time, vestindo também a camisola oficial.The fan showed his team scarf while also wearing the official jersey.
- No Brasil, a camisa da seleção nacional é muito tradicional.In Brazil, the national team jersey is very traditional.
- A camisa do time é azul.The team jersey is blue.
- Eu comprei uma camisa nova de futebol.I bought a new football jersey.
- Onde está a sua camisa de treino?Where is your training jersey?
Example conversation
Beatriz and Felipe are preparing for a soccer match.
- BeatrizFelipe, você já lavou a sua camisa?Felipe, have you already washed your jersey?
- FelipeAinda não, mas vou lavar agora.Not yet, but I will wash it now.
- BeatrizPrecisamos da camisa limpa para amanhã.We need the jersey clean for tomorrow.
- FelipeTudo bem, Beatriz. Fica tranquila.All right, Beatriz. Don't worry.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry camisa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
