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camisa

ka-MEE-sa/kaˈmisa/

shirt

Also: blouse
NounfA1
Mexico
A neatly folded blue collared shirt with visible buttons, placed against a solid background.

📝 In Action

Necesito planchar mi camisa blanca para la reunión.

A1

I need to iron my white shirt for the meeting.

Lleva una camisa de cuadros muy bonita.

A2

She is wearing a very pretty checkered shirt.

Me gusta el color de tu camisa de seda.

B1

I like the color of your silk shirt.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • camisa de manga larga – long-sleeved shirt
  • camisa de fuerza – straitjacket

Idioms & Expressions

casing, cylinder liner

Also: jacket, sleeve
NounfB2formal
A cross-section view of a metallic cylindrical protective outer layer surrounding an internal mechanical component.

📝 In Action

Tuvimos que reemplazar la camisa del cilindro debido al desgaste.

B2

We had to replace the cylinder liner due to wear.

La camisa de la tubería protege contra la corrosión.

C1

The casing of the pipe protects against corrosion.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "camisa" in Spanish:

blouse→casing→cylinder liner→jacket→shirt→sleeve→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: camisa

Question 1 of 2

Which article (the word for 'the') must precede 'camisa'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
camiseta(T-shirt, undershirt) — Noun
camisón(nightgown, nightshirt) — Noun
camisería(shirt store) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Late Latin term *camisia*, which referred to a type of light tunic or shirt, often worn close to the skin or as nightwear. It has been used in Spanish for centuries.

First recorded: Medieval Latin (c. 4th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: camisaItalian: camiciaFrench: chemise

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'camisa' and 'camiseta'?

'Camisa' usually refers to a button-up shirt with a collar. 'Camiseta' is the word for a T-shirt, undershirt, or any simple knit top without buttons or a formal collar.

Is 'camisa' used for both men and women?

Yes, absolutely. It refers to the garment itself. If it's a woman's shirt, it might sometimes be called a 'blusa,' but 'camisa' is perfectly correct for either gender.