Camisón (en. Nightgown)

/ka.miˈson/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Garment that covers the body from the shoulders to the legs and is mainly used for sleeping.

Example sentence: She put on the nightgown before going to bed.

Ella se puso el camisón antes de ir a la cama.

Definition: Light and comfortable dress, often made of soft fabrics.

Example sentence: The silk nightgown is very pleasant for sleeping.

El camisón de seda es muy agradable para dormir.

Definition: Sleepwear, commonly worn by women.

Example sentence: In winter, I prefer a long-sleeved nightgown.

En invierno, prefiero un camisón de manga larga.

Etymology: From Latin 'camisia', which means 'shirt'.

Common phrase: to put on the nightgown

Meaning: To wear a nightgown, usually for sleeping.

ponerse el camisón

Common phrase: to wake up in a nightgown

Meaning: To get out of bed still wearing the nightgown.

despertarse en camisón

Related word: shirt

Description: Garment that covers the upper part of the body.

camisa

Related word: pajamas

Description: Set of clothing for sleeping that includes pants and a shirt.

pijamas

Related word: robe

Description: Light garment worn over the nightgown, usually at home.

batín

Slang meaning: To wear a nightgown as a sign of laziness.

Slang example: Yesterday I stayed at home all day in a nightgown.

Ayer me quedé en casa todo el día en camisón.

Slang meaning: To refer to the nightgown as a sexy garment.

Slang example: That nightgown is very provocative.

Ese camisón es muy provocativo.