nounpl: nightwear (uncountable)
roupa de dormir
1. Clothing designed to be worn in bed or while sleeping
She bought new nightwear for the trip.
Ela comprou roupa de dormir nova para a viagem.
2. Sleepwear; garments such as pajamas, nightgowns, or sleep shirts
The store has a wide selection of nightwear in different styles and sizes.
A loja tem uma ampla seleção de roupa de dormir em diferentes estilos e tamanhos.
In Brazil, 'pijama' is the most colloquial term for nightwear, though 'roupa de dormir' is the formal translation. The term 'nightwear' is commonly used in English-speaking fashion and retail contexts. In Portuguese-speaking countries, nightwear is considered essential comfort wear, and it's normal for people to refer to specific types like 'camisola' (nightgown) or 'pijama de algodão' (cotton pajamas).
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