linda camisa
/linda kamisa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "nice shirt" is translated into Spanish as linda camisa.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that their shirt looks attractive.
Which one should you use?
While linda camisa is common, bonita camisa (pretty shirt) is a very close alternative that can be used interchangeably. If you wish to give a stronger compliment, you can use bella camisa, which implies the shirt is beautiful rather than just nice.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the adjective and the noun must change to their plural forms: lindas camisas. You can also turn the phrase into an exclamatory sentence by adding Qué at the beginning: Qué linda camisa (What a nice shirt).
Did you know?
- In some regions, calling a shirt linda or bonita might be perceived as overly feminine if said to a man, leading some speakers to prefer está genial or está padre to describe the style.
- The word camisa actually shares a historical root with the English word 'chemise', which describes a type of undergarment.
- While linda camisa is a standard compliment, using the word guay in Spain can be a more colloquial way to say something is 'cool' or 'nice', as in ¡Qué camisa más guay!
Examples in context
- Me encanta su camisa.I love your shirt.
- Esa camisa le queda muy bien.That shirt looks great on you.
- ¡Qué camisa más chula!What a cool shirt!
- Esa camisa te queda genial.That shirt looks awesome on you.
- Qué linda camisa tienes.What a nice shirt you have.
- Esa es una linda camisa.That is a nice shirt.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena meet at a casual party.
- ElenaHola Javier, qué linda camisa.Hi Javier, nice shirt.
- JavierGracias Elena, es un regalo.Thanks Elena, it is a gift.
- ElenaTe queda muy bien.It looks very good on you.
- JavierEres muy amable.You are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries camisa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
