camisa
/kaˈmisa/feminine
The Spanish word for shirt is camisa. Wiktionary also lists chema.
Meaning: article of clothing (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| camisa | /kaˈmisa/ | feminine |
| chema | /ˈt͡ʃema/ | Costa Rica, feminine |
camisa refers specifically to a button-down shirt.
Which one should you use?
camisa refers to a button-down shirt, whereas camiseta is used for a T-shirt or undershirt.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Costa Rica, the word chema is used. In Argentina, the word remera is used to refer to a shirt.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine noun camisa becomes plural as camisas.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaˈmisa/
Did you know?
- The word camisa is used in the technical phrase camisa de motor to describe an engine cylinder liner. In this context, it has nothing to do with clothing.
- In many Latin American countries, a guayabera is not just a shirt but is often considered formal enough to replace a suit jacket at weddings or official events.
- The word camisa shares a root with the English word 'chemise'. This reflects the historical influence of French fashion terminology on both languages.
Examples in context
- ¿No es tu camisa?Isn't that your shirt?This sentence is useful for asking about ownership of a camisa.Tatoeba #5140950 by don_ramon, translation #2646570 by CK
- ¿Esa es tu camisa?Is that your shirt?Tatoeba #5140929 by don_ramon, translation #2648104 by CK
- Me lavé la camisa.I washed my shirt.This sentence is useful for describing the action of washing a camisa.Tatoeba #11047155 by Shishir, translation #582687 by CM
- Necesito una camisa nueva para la reunión de negocios.I need a new shirt for the business meeting.
- La blusa que llevas puesta es muy elegante.The blouse you're wearing is very elegant.
- ¡Me encanta esa camiseta con estampado de flores!I love that t-shirt with the floral print!
- ¿Dónde puedo conseguir una playera del equipo de fútbol?Where can I get a soccer team's jersey?
- ¿Dónde compraste esa remera?Where did you buy that shirt?
- Me gustaría comprar una camiseta nueva para el concierto.I would like to buy a new shirt for the concert.
- 221 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are shopping for clothes in a mall.
- Elena¿Te gusta esta camisa para Daniel?Do you like this shirt for Daniel?
- DanielSí, es una camisa muy bonita.Yes, it is a very pretty shirt.
- ElenaBusco una camisa de seda.I am looking for a silk shirt.
- DanielEsa camisa de seda es perfecta.That silk shirt is perfect.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shirt” translations and entries camisa, chema, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries camisa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
