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"Playera" is a form of "playera", a noun which is often translated as "canvas shoe". "Camiseta" is a noun which is often translated as "shirt". Learn more about the difference between "camiseta" and "playera" below.
la camiseta(
kah
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mee
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seh
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tah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (clothing)
c. jersey (sports) (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Los jugadores se intercambiaron las camisetas tras el partido.The players exchanged jerseys after the match.
d. undershirt (undergarment) (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Por favor no salgas a la calle en tu camiseta y calzoncillos.Please don't go outside in your undershirt and boxers.
e. vest (undergarment) (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Debes llevar una camiseta debajo de tu camisa.You ought to wear a vest under your shirt.
la playera(
plah
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yeh
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rah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (footwear)
a. canvas shoe
Quiero comprarme unas playeras nuevas este verano.I want to buy myself some new canvas shoes this summer.
b. beach shoe
¿Vas a ponerte las playeras o las sandalias?Are you wearing your beach shoes or your sandals?
2. (clothing) (Central America) (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. T-shirt
Después del concierto, me compré una playera negra con el logo de la banda.After the concert, I bought a black T-shirt with the band's logo.
a. cruiser bicycle
El asiento de la playera es más grande que el de la bicicleta de montaña.A cruiser bicycle seat is larger than that of a mountain bike.
b. beach cruiser
Arrendé una playera para desplazarme durante mis vacaciones.I rented a beach cruiser to get around during my vacation.
