camisón
/kamiˈson/
The Spanish word for nightgown is camisón.
The term camisón refers to a sleeping garment worn by women.
Meaning: sleeping garment worn by women (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
camisón is a masculine noun. To express the plural form, nightgowns, use camisones.
How do you pronounce it?
/kamiˈson/
Did you know?
- The word camisón is actually an 'augmented' version of the word camisa, which means 'shirt'. The suffix '-ón' was added to the end of the word to indicate that the garment is larger than a standard shirt.
- In some Latin American cultures, camisón can specifically refer to the traditional white cotton garments worn by women in rural or historical settings, often paired with a shawl.
- The root of the word, camisa, shares a common ancestor with the English word 'chemise'. Both words trace back to the same linguistic lineage involving garments worn close to the body.
Examples in context
- Ella lleva un camisón de seda.She is wearing a silk nightgown.
- Compré un camisón blanco para dormir.I bought a white nightgown to sleep.
- Ese camisón es muy cómodo.That nightgown is very comfortable.
Example conversation
María is looking through her suitcase after a trip.
- Javier¿Dónde dejaste tu camisón, María?Where did you leave your nightgown, María?
- MaríaEstá en la maleta, Javier.It is in the suitcase, Javier.
- JavierParece que es de algodón.It looks like it is made of cotton.
- MaríaSí, es muy suave.Yes, it is very soft.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nightgown” translations and entries camisón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries camisón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
