pijama
/piˈʝama/
The English phrase 'pj' can be translated into Spanish as pijama.
How does it change in a sentence?
pijama is a countable noun. To express the plural 'pajamas', use the form pijamas.
How do you pronounce it?
/piˈʝama/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word pijama is a linguistic mirror, having been borrowed from English, which originally borrowed the term from the Persian word 'pāy-jāma'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you can call a sleepover a pijamada, a single word that does not exist in English.
- While pijama is masculine in Spain, it is frequently used as a feminine noun in several Latin American countries.
Examples in context
- Tu pijama es muy suave.Your pajamas are very soft.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are getting ready for bed.
- María¿Dónde está mi pijama, Alejandro?Where are my pajamas, Alejandro?
- AlejandroEstá sobre la cama, María.They are on the bed, María.
- MaríaGracias, ya me lo pongo.Thanks, I'll put them on now.
- AlejandroBuenas noches, descansa.Good night, rest up.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pijama, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
