Remera (en. T-shirt)

/re'meɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Garment made of lightweight fabric and usually has short sleeves.
In summer, I like to wear a cotton t-shirt.
En verano, me gusta usar una remera de algodón.
Informal shirt without a collar.
He is wearing a printed t-shirt he bought at the fair.
Él lleva una remera estampada que compró en la feria.
Basic garment in many people's wardrobe.
All my sportswear includes several t-shirts of different colors.
Toda mi ropa de deporte incluye varias remeras de diferentes colores.

Etymology

Comes from the term 'rémera' which refers to the clothing of rowers.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wear a t-shirt
Wearing a short-sleeved garment.
usar una remera
band t-shirt
T-shirt with the name or symbol of a musical band.
remera de banda
white t-shirt
Plain t-shirt, generally white in color.
remera blanca

Related Words

shirt
Formal garment, usually with a collar and buttons.
camisa
sweatshirt
Long-sleeved garment, usually made of fleece and more warm.
sudadera
polo shirt
Garment similar to the t-shirt, but with a collar and more fitted.
polera

Slang Meanings

Tee
I'm going to buy a tee from my favorite band.
Voy a comprar una tee de mi banda favorita.
T-shirt
That t-shirt is very comfortable for the heat.
Esa camiseta es muy cómoda para el calor.