Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Camisa: shirt
camisa
Pronunciation: kah-MEE-sah (stress the capital letters)
Camisa means “shirt” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: shirt
- How to say it: kah-MEE-sah
- Gender: la camisa
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “camisa” means and how to use it
Camisa means “shirt,” usually the kind with buttons. A T-shirt is camiseta.
Gender and plural
- Gender: la camisa (feminine)
- Plural: las camisas
Examples with audio
- Llevo una camisa blanca.I am wearing a white shirt.
- Esta camisa es de algodón.This shirt is made of cotton.
- Necesito planchar mi camisa.I need to iron my shirt.
Usage tip
Do not confuse camisa (button shirt) with camiseta (T-shirt). “Camisa de manga larga” means long-sleeved shirt.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “shirt” in Spanish?
“shirt” in Spanish is “camisa.” It is pronounced kah-MEE-sah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “camisa”?
Say kah-MEE-sah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “camisa” masculine or feminine?
Camisa is feminine: “la camisa.” The plural is “camisas.”
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