camiseta de tirantes
/kamiseta de tiɾantes/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'tank top' is translated into Spanish as camiseta de tirantes.
In Latin America, playera sin mangas is a commonly used phrase for a tank top.
Meaning: vest (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase camiseta de tirantes literally translates to 'shirt of straps'.
Which one should you use?
Use camiseta de manga corta for a standard t-shirt with sleeves, whereas camiseta de tirantes specifically refers to one without sleeves.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may hear the term blusa sin mangas to describe a tank top-like garment. In Argentina and Uruguay, people commonly refer to tank tops as musculosas.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change the noun camiseta to camisetas while keeping de tirantes the same.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, wearing a camiseta de tirantes as an outer layer in public is often seen as too casual or as underwear, rather than a fashion choice.
- The word camisa used to build camiseta likely descends from the Late Latin camisia, which itself came from a Proto-Germanic word meaning 'garment'.
- While camiseta de tirantes refers to the garment, the word tirante is also the Spanish word for a suspender used to hold up trousers.
Examples in context
- Mi mamá compró una hermosa camiseta de tirantes para el verano.My mom bought a beautiful tank top for the summer.
- Me encanta como se ve con esa musculosa roja. Le queda muy bien.I love how she looks in that red tank top. It suits her very well.
- Voy a llevar una playera sin mangas al paseo a la playa.I'm going to wear a tank top for the beach outing.
- Me gusta tu camiseta de tirantes.I like your tank top.
- Necesito una camiseta de tirantes para el gimnasio.I need a tank top for the gym.
- Ella lleva una camiseta de tirantes blanca.She is wearing a white tank top.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are shopping for summer clothes.
- Alejandro¿Te gusta esta camiseta de tirantes?Do you like this tank top?
- SofíaSí, es muy bonita.Yes, it is very pretty.
- AlejandroEs perfecta para el calor.It is perfect for the heat.
- SofíaCómprala entonces.Buy it then.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry camiseta de tirantes, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries camiseta, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
