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pijama

pee-HA-ma/piˈxama/

“pijama” means “pajamas” in Spanish (clothing worn for sleeping).

pajamas

Also: PJs
NounmA1
SpainLatin AmericaArgentina/Uruguay
A set of blue and white striped pajamas including a long-sleeved shirt and matching pants laid out on a soft bed.

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Me pongo el pijama antes de ir a la cama.

A1

I put on my pajamas before going to bed.

Este pijama de seda es muy suave.

A2

This silk pajama set is very soft.

No quiero salir de casa, prefiero quedarme en pijama.

A2

I don't want to leave the house; I prefer to stay in my pajamas.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ropa de dormir (sleepwear)

Antonyms

  • ropa de calle (street clothes)

Common Collocations

  • pijama de una pieza – onesie / one-piece pajamas
  • fiesta de pijamas – slumber party

Idioms & Expressions

  • en pijama – dressed for bed or relaxing at home

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "pijama" in Spanish:

pajamas→pjs→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: pijama

Question 1 of 2

If you are in Mexico, how would you most likely say 'the pajamas'?

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👥 Word Family▼
pijamada(sleepover / pajama party) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Originally from the Persian word 'pay-jama' (meaning 'leg garment'). It traveled through Hindi and English before arriving in Spanish.

First recorded: Early 20th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: pajamasFrench: pyjama

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'pijama' singular or plural?

In Spanish, 'el pijama' (singular) refers to one complete set of sleepwear. You only use 'los pijamas' (plural) if you are talking about more than one set of pajamas.

Why do some people say 'el' and others say 'la'?

It depends on where they are from! Language evolves differently in different places. Spain settled on the masculine form, while most of the Americas settled on the feminine form.