la camisa
/la kamisa/from spelling rules
la camisa is the Spanish phrase for "the shirt".
la camisa refers to a garment worn on the upper part of the body.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain and some Latin American countries, such as Argentina and Chile, la blusa is often used to specifically refer to a woman's shirt or blouse.
Did you know?
- In some contexts, particularly in historical or literary Spanish, 'camisa de fuerza' refers to a straightjacket rather than a garment of strength.
- The term camisón is a diminutive form of camisa, but it refers specifically to a nightgown rather than a small shirt.
- The word camisa shares its ancestry with the English word 'chemise', a term used for an undergarment or a loose dress.
Examples in context
- El señor lleva puesta una camisa blanca.The gentleman is wearing a white shirt.
- Me encanta tu nueva camiseta. ¿Dónde la compraste?I love your new shirt. Where did you buy it?
- La camisa es blanca.The shirt is white.
- Necesito lavar la camisa azul.I need to wash the blue shirt.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are looking at clothes in a store.
- Mateo¿Te gusta esta camisa?Do you like this shirt?
- LucíaSí, la camisa es muy bonita.Yes, the shirt is very pretty.
- MateoLa camisa es un poco cara.The shirt is a bit expensive.
- LucíaPero es de muy buena calidad.But it is very high quality.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries camisa, la, CC BY-SA 4.0.
