pijama
pee-HA-ma
/piˈxama/
📝 In Action
Me pongo el pijama antes de ir a la cama.
A1I put on my pajamas before going to bed.
Este pijama de seda es muy suave.
A2This silk pajama set is very soft.
No quiero salir de casa, prefiero quedarme en pijama.
A2I don't want to leave the house; I prefer to stay in my pajamas.
💡 Grammar Points
The Gender Flip
In Spain, this word is usually 'boy' (masculine: el pijama), but in most of Latin America, it is treated as a 'girl' word (feminine: la pijama).
❌ Common Pitfalls
One or Many?
Mistake: “Mis pijamas es azul.”
Correction: Mi pijama es azul (if talking about one set) or Mis pijamas son azules (if talking about multiple sets).
⭐ Usage Tips
Match your location
Use 'el pijama' if you are in Madrid, but 'la pijama' if you are in Mexico City or Bogotá to sound more like a local.
✏️ 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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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.