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How to Say "blouse" in Spanish

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blusa

/bloo-sah//ˈblusa/

nounA1general
Use 'blusa' when referring specifically to a woman's or girl's upper garment, often made of lighter material and with a more decorative style than a typical shirt.
A colorful women's blouse with buttons and a collar hanging on a wooden hanger.

Examples

Me encanta esta blusa floral, es perfecta para el verano.

I love this floral blouse, it's perfect for summer.

Me gusta esa blusa de seda.

I like that silk blouse.

Ella compró una blusa roja para la fiesta.

She bought a red blouse for the party.

Las blusas blancas son muy elegantes.

White blouses are very elegant.

Gender Agreement

Since this word ends in 'a', it uses 'la' or 'una'. Any words describing it (like colors) must also end in 'a'. For example: 'la blusa roja'.

Blusa vs. Camisa

Mistake: “Using 'blusa' for a man's button-down shirt.”

Correction: In Spanish, 'blusa' is almost exclusively used for women's clothing. Use 'camisa' for men's shirts.

camisa

/ka-MEE-sa//kaˈmisa/

nounA1general
Use 'camisa' for a more general button-up shirt, typically worn by any gender, though it can sometimes overlap with 'blusa' when referring to a woman's more formal or plain shirt.
A neatly folded blue collared shirt with visible buttons, placed against a solid background.

Examples

Mi padre me regaló una camisa elegante.

My father gave me an elegant shirt.

Necesito planchar mi camisa blanca para la reunión.

I need to iron my white shirt for the meeting.

Lleva una camisa de cuadros muy bonita.

She is wearing a very pretty checkered shirt.

Me gusta el color de tu camisa de seda.

I like the color of your silk shirt.

Feminine Noun Rule

Even though 'camisa' ends in '-a', remember that it is always a feminine word, meaning you must use 'la' or 'una' before it.

Confusing 'Camisa' and 'Camiseta'

Mistake: “Using 'camisa' when you mean 't-shirt' or 'undershirt'.”

Correction: 'Camisa' is usually a buttoned shirt with a collar. For a T-shirt, use 'camiseta'.

Blusa vs. Camisa

Learners often confuse 'blusa' and 'camisa' because 'camisa' can refer to any shirt, including a woman's. However, 'blusa' is the more precise term for a woman's stylish or decorative top, while 'camisa' is broader and often implies a more standard button-down style.

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