Would the word camiseta be equalivalent to the word t-shirt in English? camiseta v. camisa

Question

What is the difference between the words camisa and camiseta?

• Camisa is a shirt, like of any kind. Camiseta is t-shirt. I am pretty sure. - godsgirl4eva Aug 25, 2009

Answer 1

• "Camisa" is "shirt", ie. generally with buttons and collar.
• "Camiseta" is "T-shirt" or "undershirt", ie. no buttons, no collar.

• Exactly! - LAtINaPunKRO Aug 25, 2009

Answer 2

i believe camisa is more like a button up shirt, while camiseta is the regular t-shirt. i could be wrong..

Answer 3

Here's the difference, look at the links:

Camisa

Camiseta