pijamada
/pixaˈmada/
pijamada is the Spanish word for sleepover.
The term is used to describe a social gathering, typically among children or teenagers, where guests stay overnight at someone's house.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a noun derived from pijama (pajamas) combined with the suffix -ada, which in this context denotes an event or gathering centered around that object.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is pijamadas.
How do you pronounce it?
/pixaˈmada/
Did you know?
- The term pijama itself traces back even further than English, originating from the Persian word pāy-jāma, meaning 'leg garment'.
- The suffix -ada can also be used to describe a 'blow' or 'hit', such as una bofetada for a slap. This creates a linguistic contrast between the softness of a pijamada and other -ada words.
- While pijamada is common in Mexico and Latin America, people in Spain are more likely to use the phrase fiesta de pijamas to describe the same event.
Examples in context
- ¡Organicemos una fiesta de pijamas la próxima semana! Será entretenida y nos quedaremos despiertos hasta tarde.Let's organize a sleepover party next week! It'll be fun, and we'll stay up late.
- ¡Vengan a mi casa este fin de semana para una pijamada! Jugaremos videojuegos toda la noche.Come over to my house this weekend for a sleepover! We'll play video games all night.
- Voy a organizar una pijamada.I am going to organize a pajama party.
- ¿Te gustaría venir a mi pijamada?Would you like to come to my pajama party?
- La pijamada fue muy divertida.The pajama party was very fun.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are talking about weekend plans.
- JavierLucía, ¿quieres venir a mi pijamada el sábado?Lucía, do you want to come to my pajama party on Saturday?
- Lucía¡Sí, me encantaría!Yes, I would love to!
- JavierPerfecto, invitaré a otros amigos también.Perfect, I will invite other friends too.
- LucíaSerá una pijamada increíble.It will be an amazing pajama party.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pijamada, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
