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"Size (clothes)" in Portuguese: tamanho
o tamanho
Note: shoes: o número
Clothes size in Portuguese is o tamanho. For shoes, Brazilians usually say o número. Ask Qual é o tamanho? in fitting rooms.
In a clothing store
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How to pronounce tamanho
Say it
tah-MAHN-yoo
/ta.ˈma.ɲu/
tah-MAHN-yoo
"Size (clothes)" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o tamanho | the size Clothes and general size. | Clothes and general size. |
| qual é o tamanho? | what size is it? Fitting-room question. | Fitting-room question. |
| tamanho M | size M Letter sizes on tags. | Letter sizes on tags. |
| o número | shoe size Entry note: shoes use número. | Entry note: shoes use número. |
How to use tamanho in real life
- 1In a clothing store
Vocês têm esta camisa no tamanho G?
Do you have this shirt in size L?
G is large in Brazilian letter sizes.
- 2Online order chat
Não sei meu tamanho nesta marca.
I don't know my size in this brand.
Brand fit varies a lot.
- 3Shoe counter
Para tênis eu uso número trinta e oito, não tamanho.
For sneakers I wear size thirty-eight, not 'tamanho'.
Shoes prefer número.
Mistakes English speakers make with tamanho
Incorrect: Qual é a size desta calça?
Correct: Qual é o tamanho desta calça?
Use tamanho, not English size.
Incorrect: Meu tamanho do sapato é 38.
Correct: Meu número de sapato é 38.
Shoe size is usually número in Brazil.
Good to know
Brazilian letter sizes (PP, P, M, G, GG) do not map perfectly to US or EU charts, so asking for a tape measure or trying on two tamanhos is normal. Shoe talk stays with número.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying a T-shirt
ChatPal
Esse tamanho M ficou bom?
Did that size M fit well?
You
Ficou justo. Tem o tamanho G?
It's tight. Do you have size L?
ChatPal
Tenho sim. O tamanho G está na prateleira.
Yes I do. Size L is on the shelf.
You
Ótimo, vou experimentar.
Great, I'll try it on.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Size (clothes)" in Portuguese
How do I ask what size?
Qual é o tamanho?
Clothes vs shoes?
Clothes: tamanho. Shoes: número.
What is G?
Large (grande) in Brazilian letter sizing.
How do I say a smaller size?
Um tamanho menor.
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