Pijama (en. Pajamas)

/piˈxama/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A soft and comfortable garment used for sleeping.

I like to wear cotton pajamas because they are very comfortable.

Me gusta usar pijama de algodón porque es muy cómodo.

A set of clothing for sleeping, which may include pants and a shirt.

He put on his pajamas and went to bed.

Él se puso su pijama y se fue a la cama.

Clothing worn at home, especially during the night.

She woke up and was still wearing her pajamas.

Ella se despertó y aún llevaba el pijama puesto.

From the English 'pyjama', which comes from the Persian 'پايجامه' (pāy-jāmeh) meaning 'leg garment'.

to put on pajamas

To dress in sleepwear.

ponerse el pijama

to stay in pajamas

Not changing clothes, staying in pajamas during the day.

quedarse en pijama

flannel pajamas

Pajamas made of flannel, a soft and warm material.

pijama de franela

nightgown

A women's sleep garment, usually long.

camisón

loungewear

A set of comfortable clothing worn at home.

ropa de casa

sheet

Fabric used to cover the bed.

sábana

Pajamas or informal clothing worn at home.

She was so tired that she stayed in her pjs all day.

Estaba tan cansada que se quedó en sus pjs todo el día.

Casual use of pajamas in non-sleeping situations.

Today is Saturday and I'm in the mood to walk around in pajamas at home.

Hoy es sábado y me siento con ganas de andar en pijama por casa.