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How to say “It doesn't fit.” in Spanish
Explain that clothing or an item does not fit as needed.
No me queda bien.
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
No me queda bien.
It doesn't fit.
Returning trousers
Estos zapatos no me quedan bien.
These shoes don't fit.
Explaining a size problem
Me queda demasiado pequeño.
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 Spanish: These shoes don't fit.
Reveal a sample reply
Estos zapatos no me quedan bien.
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 Spanish
These guides use broadly understandable Latin American Spanish. Tú is familiar and usted is respectful or formal, with important regional variation. Me gustaría and ¿podría …? are useful for considerate requests.
Keep accent marks and opening question marks. Some regions choose different everyday words. Follow the complete example rather than substituting English words one by one, especially with pronouns and expressions of preference.
