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"Size (clothes)" in Italian: taglia
la taglia
Note: shoes: il numero
Clothing size in Italian is la taglia (TAH-lyah), feminine. Che taglia porti? means what size do you wear? For shoes Italians say il numero, not la taglia.
Fitting room
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How to pronounce taglia
Say it
TAH-lyah
/ˈtaʎ.ʎa/
Taglia stresses TAH: TAH-lyah. Soft gli like ly. Che taglia is keh TAH-lyah.
"Size (clothes)" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la taglia | the size (clothes) Shirts, dresses, pants. | Shirts, dresses, pants. |
| che taglia porti? | what size do you wear? Shopping question. | Shopping question. |
| taglia M / L | size M / L Letter sizes. | Letter sizes. |
| il numero | shoe size Shoes, not clothes. | Shoes, not clothes. |
How to use taglia in real life
- 1Fitting room
Avete questa maglia in taglia media?
Do you have this shirt in medium size?
Taglia with letter/word size.
- 2Online order
Ho sbagliato la taglia: è troppo stretta.
I got the size wrong: it's too tight.
La taglia.
- 3Helping a friend
Che taglia prendi di solito?
What size do you usually take?
Che taglia…?
Mistakes English speakers make with taglia
Incorrect: Che numero di maglia porti?
Correct: Che taglia porti?
Clothes use taglia; numero is for shoes.
Incorrect: Il taglia è piccola.
Correct: La taglia è piccola.
Taglia is feminine.
Good to know
Italian shops label taglia with letters or EU numbers on clothes. Point at shoes and staff switch to numero—mixing the two is a classic tourist tell. Ask che taglia è questa? while holding the garment.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying a jacket
ChatPal
Questa giacca in taglia L ti sta bene?
Does this jacket in size L fit you?
You
Di solito prendo la taglia M.
I usually take size M.
ChatPal
Proviamo entrambe le taglie, così scegli.
Let's try both sizes so you can choose.
You
Ok, porto la M nello spogliatoio.
Ok, I'll take the M to the fitting room.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Size (clothes)" in Italian
Clothes size?
La taglia.
What size do you wear?
Che taglia porti?
Shoes?
Il numero, not la taglia.
Gender?
Feminine: la taglia.
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