A stack of folded colorful short-sleeved cotton T-shirts.

camisetas

kah-mee-seh-tahs

nounfA1

T-shirts?casual short-sleeved shirts

Also:undershirts?clothing worn under a dress shirt,jerseys?sports uniforms

📝 In Action

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.

Word Connections

Synonyms

remeras (T-shirts (Southern Cone))
playeras (T-shirts (Mexico))
franelas (T-shirts (Venezuela))

Common Collocations

camiseta de manga corta – short-sleeved T-shirt
camiseta de tirantes – tank top
ponerse la camiseta – to work hard for a team/company

Idioms & Expressions

Sudar la camiseta – To work very hard or put in a lot of effort

💡 Grammar Points

Making it Plural

Since this word ends in a vowel (a), you simply add an 's' to talk about more than one. Because it's a feminine word, you should use 'las' or 'unas' with it.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Don't confuse with 'camisas'

Mistake: "Using 'camisas' for a casual T-shirt."

Correction: Use 'camisetas' for T-shirts and 'camisas' for formal button-down shirts with collars.

⭐ Usage Tips

Picking the right word

While 'camisetas' is understood everywhere, people in Mexico usually say 'playeras' and people in Argentina say 'remeras'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: camisetas

Question 1 of 2

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

📚 More Resources

Word Family

camisa(shirt) - noun

camisón(nightgown) - noun

camisetería(T-shirt shop) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

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.