camisas

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shirts?plural form of a button-down garment with a collar

Also:tunics?historical or specific uniform contexts,jackets?technical terms for outer coverings or casings in machinery

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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.

Since 'camisas' is feminine and plural, any words describing it must also be feminine and plural (e.g., 'las camisas blancas').

A 'camisa' usually has buttons and a collar (a button-down), while a 'camiseta' is a T-shirt.

Mistake: "Using 'el camisas'."

Correction: Always use 'las camisas' because it is a feminine plural noun.

When shopping, specify 'camisas de vestir' if you need something formal for an office or wedding.

Question 1 of 2

Which of these would you call 'camisas'?

camisero(shirt-maker) - noun

camisón(nightgown) - noun

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).