pijama
/piˈʝama/
pijama is the Spanish word for pajamas.
pijama refers to a set of loose clothes worn for sleeping.
Which one should you use?
While the singular form is pijama, the plural form is pijamas.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador, you can replace pijama with piyama.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word's gender varies by region. In most Spanish-speaking areas, it is a masculine noun used as el pijama. However, in some regions, particularly in parts of Latin America, it is used as a feminine noun, la pijama.
How do you pronounce it?
/piˈʝama/
Did you know?
- The masculine gender of pijama exists because it was mistakenly associated with Ancient Greek neuter nouns when it entered the Spanish language.
- In Spanish, the term fiesta de pijamas describes a sleepover, combining the clothing item with the concept of a party.
Examples in context
- Me encanta mi pijama de seda.I love my silk pajamas.
- Los niños se pusieron sus pijamitas y se fueron a la cama.The kids put on their pajamas and went to bed.
- Necesito un pijama nuevo.I need a new pajama set.
- El pijama es de algodón.The pajamas are made of cotton.
- Me puse el pijama rápidamente.I put on my pajamas quickly.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are packing for a weekend trip.
- Lucía¿Trajiste tu pijama?Did you bring your pajamas?
- AlejandroSí, ya puse el pijama en la maleta.Yes, I already put the pajamas in the suitcase.
- LucíaPerfecto, yo también tengo mi pijama listo.Perfect, I have my pajamas ready too.
- AlejandroEntonces estamos listos para irnos.Then we are ready to go.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pijama, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pijama, CC BY-SA 4.0.
