camisas

kah-MEE-sahs/kaˈmisas/

“camisas” means “shirts” in Spanish (plural form of a button-down garment with a collar).

shirts

Also: tunics, jackets

Mexico

Tengo que planchar mis camisas para el trabajo.

I have to iron my shirts for work.

Las camisas blancas se ensucian muy rápido.

White shirts get dirty very quickly.

Prefiero las camisas de cuadros.

I prefer plaid shirts.

meterse en camisas de once varas – To get involved in something too complicated or none of your business.

Words that translate to "camisas" in Spanish:

Question 1 of 2

Which of these would you call 'camisas'?

👥 Word Family▼

camisero(shirt-maker) — Noun

camisón(nightgown) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

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📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Late Latin word 'camisia', which referred to a light tunic or undergarment.

First recorded: 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: chemiseItalian: camiciaPortuguese: camisa

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Is 'camisas' used for T-shirts?

Generally, no. For T-shirts, Spanish speakers use 'camisetas' or regional words like 'remeras' (Argentina) or 'playeras' (Mexico).

Does it matter if the shirt is for a man or a woman?

The word 'camisas' can be used for both, though women's shirts are sometimes specifically called 'blusas' (blouses).