camiseta
kah-mee-SEH-tah
π In Action
Me puse una camiseta azul para ir al parque.
A1I put on a blue T-shirt to go to the park.
Llevaba la camiseta de su equipo de fΓΊtbol favorita.
A2He was wearing his favorite soccer team's jersey.
Necesito doblar las camisetas limpias y guardarlas en el armario.
A1I need to fold the clean T-shirts and put them away in the closet.
π‘ Grammar Points
Gender Alert
Remember that 'camiseta' is a feminine word, so you must use 'la' or 'una' before it, and any describing words (adjectives) must also end in '-a' (e.g., la camiseta roja).
β Common Pitfalls
Confusing T-shirt vs. Dress Shirt
Mistake: "Using 'camiseta' when you mean 'camisa' (a button-up dress shirt)."
Correction: 'Camiseta' is always the casual T-shirt. Use 'camisa' for the more formal, collared shirt.
β Usage Tips
Diminutive Origin
The '-eta' ending is a diminutive, meaning 'little shirt.' This helps you remember it's a smaller, simpler piece of clothing than a 'camisa' (shirt).
βοΈ Quick Practice
π‘ Quick Quiz: camiseta
Question 1 of 2
Which of these garments is usually a 'camiseta'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'camiseta' and 'camisa'?
'Camiseta' is the casual T-shirt or jersey, typically made of knit cotton and pulled over the head. 'Camisa' is the more formal shirt, usually with buttons down the front and a collar (like a dress shirt).
Can 'camiseta' refer to a tank top?
Yes. While you might specifically say 'camiseta sin mangas' (sleeveless T-shirt), 'camiseta' can be used generally for any simple top, including tank tops or vests, especially in a sports context.