camisetas

kah-mee-seh-tahs/kamiˈsetas/

“camisetas” means “T-shirts” in Spanish (casual short-sleeved shirts).

T-shirts

Also: undershirts, jerseys

MexicoArgentina/UruguayVenezuela

Necesito comprar unas camisetas nuevas para el verano.

I need to buy some new T-shirts for the summer.

Los jugadores de fútbol llevan camisetas rojas.

The soccer players are wearing red jerseys.

Siempre uso camisetas de algodón porque son cómodas.

I always use cotton T-shirts because they are comfortable.

Words that translate to "camisetas" in Spanish:

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Which word would you use for a formal button-down shirt you wear to a wedding?

👥 Word Family▼

camisón(nightgown) — Noun

camisetería(T-shirt shop) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

From the word 'camisa' (shirt), which comes from Late Latin 'camisia'. Adding '-eta' makes it a 'little' or 'simpler' version of a shirt.

First recorded: The root 'camisa' dates back to the 10th century; the specific modern form 'camiseta' evolved later as clothing styles changed.

Cognates (Related words)

French: chemisetteItalian: camicetta

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Is 'camisetas' masculine or feminine?

It is feminine. You should always use it with feminine words like 'las camisetas' or 'unas camisetas'.

Does 'camisetas' only mean short-sleeved shirts?

Usually yes, but it can also refer to sports jerseys (long or short sleeved) or sleeveless undershirts.