Italian · Real conversations
How to say “It doesn't fit.” in Italian
Explain that clothing or an item does not fit as needed.
Non mi sta bene.
It doesn't fit.
For clothing, the expression usually concerns the size or how it sits on the body.
Use it in three situations
Trying on a jacket
Non mi sta bene.
It doesn't fit.
Returning trousers
Queste scarpe non mi vanno bene.
These shoes don't fit.
Explaining a size problem
È troppo piccolo per me.
It's too small for me.
What to watch for
A word meaning healthy or in good physical shape may not describe clothing fit.
Read the whole expression before replacing a detail. The natural wording may use a different order or construction from the English sentence.
Your turn
Imagine shopping and returns. Say this in Italian: These shoes don't fit.
Reveal a sample reply
Queste scarpe non mi vanno bene.
These shoes don't fit.
Build a useful exchange
Explain a return and check the available options.
This expression in other languages
A note on speaking Italian
Use tu with friends and Lei with someone you address formally. A request with vorrei or potrebbe can soften the tone; it still helps to say what you need clearly. The examples label the situation so you can choose the appropriate relationship.
Read doubled consonants distinctly and keep the written accents. The English translation explains the intended message; Italian often chooses a different construction rather than matching each English word.
