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"Size (clothes)" in Spanish: talla
la talla
Note: shoes: el número
Clothing size is la talla (TAH-yah). It is feminine. Shoe size is often el número.
In a clothing store
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How to pronounce talla
Say it
TAH-yah
/ˈta.ʝa/
Two syllables: TAH-yah. Stress TAH. Soft ll like y.
"Size (clothes)" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la talla | size (clothes) Clothing size label. | Clothing size label. |
| ¿cuál es su talla? | what is your size? Polite shop question. | Polite shop question. |
| la talla mediana | medium size M on a label. | M on a label. |
| probar otra talla | to try another size Fitting room talk. | Fitting room talk. |
How to use talla in real life
- 1In a clothing store
¿Cuál es su talla?
What is your size?
Su talla is polite with usted.
- 2Trying clothes
Necesito una talla más grande.
I need a bigger size.
Una talla más grande is common.
- 3Reading a label
Esta camisa es talla mediana.
This shirt is medium size.
Talla mediana means medium.
Mistakes English speakers make with talla
Incorrect: El talla es pequeña.
Correct: La talla es pequeña.
Talla is feminine. Say la talla.
Incorrect: ¿Cuál es tu size?
Correct: ¿Cuál es tu talla?
Use talla, not the English word size.
Good to know
Talla is clothing size. Shoes often use el número. Letter sizes like S, M, L map to talla chica, mediana, grande.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
In a fitting room
ChatPal
¿Qué talla usas normalmente?
What size do you usually wear?
You
Talla mediana. ¿Tienen otra talla?
Medium. Do you have another size?
ChatPal
Sí. Traigo la grande.
Yes. I'll bring the large.
You
Gracias. La pruebo.
Thanks. I'll try it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Size (clothes)" in Spanish
Is talla masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la talla, una talla pequeña.
How do you say shoe size?
Often el número, not talla.
How do you pronounce talla?
TAH-yah. Soft ll like y.
How do I ask someone's size?
¿Cuál es su talla? Or ¿qué talla usas?
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