Shopping for clothes vocabulary in Spanish covering essential words and phrases for sizes, colors, materials, payment, and interactions.
Shopping for clothes in Spanish involves using specific vocabulary for items, sizes, colors, payment methods, and common store interactions. This guide provides key words and phrases to help you navigate clothing stores with confidence.
Clothing Items
Here are the most common clothing items you’ll encounter when shopping:
| Singular | Plural | Singular (English) | Plural (English) | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| la camiseta | las camisetas | t-shirt | t-shirts | Quiero comprar una camiseta. | I want to buy a t-shirt. |
| los pantalones | los pantalones | pants | pants | Estos pantalones son nuevos. | These pants are new. |
| el vestido | los vestidos | dress | dresses | Me gusta ese vestido rojo. | I like that red dress. |
| la falda | las faldas | skirt | skirts | La falda es muy corta. | The skirt is very short. |
| la chaqueta | las chaquetas | jacket | jackets | Necesito una chaqueta para el frío. | I need a jacket for the cold. |
| los zapatos | los zapatos | shoes | shoes | Estos zapatos son cómodos. | These shoes are comfortable. |
| la blusa | las blusas | blouse | blouses | La blusa tiene estampados. | The blouse has patterns. |
| el suéter | los suéteres | sweater | sweaters | Me pongo el suéter por la noche. | I wear the sweater at night. |
| el abrigo | los abrigos | coat | coats | El abrigo es muy pesado. | The coat is very heavy. |
| los calcetines | los calcetines | socks | socks | Siempre uso calcetines blancos. | I always wear white socks. |
Estos ___ son cómodos.
Choose the correct Spanish word for 'shoes'.
zapatos
‘Zapatos’ means ‘shoes’. ‘Calcetines’ are socks, ‘pantalones’ are pants, and ‘vestidos’ are dresses.
Sizes
Knowing how to ask for and understand sizes is essential:
| Singular | Singular (English) | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| muy pequeño | very small | ¿Tienen esto en muy pequeño? | Do you have this in very small? |
| pequeño | small | Uso talla pequeña. | I wear a small size. |
| mediano | medium | ¿Tienen talla mediana? | Do you have medium size? |
| grande | large | Quiero una talla grande. | I want a large size. |
| muy grande | very large | Esto es muy grande para mí. | This is too large for me. |
| XS | extra pequeño | No hay XS. | There is no XS. |
| S | pequeño | La blusa es talla S. | The blouse is size S. |
| M | mediano | El pantalón es talla M. | The pants are size M. |
| L | grande | La chaqueta es talla L. | The jacket is size L. |
| XL | extra grande | Necesito una XL. | I need an XL. |
¿Tienen esto en ___?
Choose the correct Spanish phrase for 'very small'.
muy pequeño
‘Muy pequeño’ means very small. ‘Muy grande’ is very large, ‘pequeño’ is small, and ‘mediano’ is medium.
Colors
Here are common colors for describing clothing:
| Singular | Singular (English) | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| blanco | white | Quiero una camiseta blanca. | I want a white t-shirt. |
| negro | black | Prefiero pantalones negros. | I prefer black pants. |
| rojo | red | Ese vestido es rojo. | That dress is red. |
| azul | blue | La chaqueta es azul. | The jacket is blue. |
| verde | green | Me gusta la falda verde. | I like the green skirt. |
| amarillo | yellow | La blusa es amarilla. | The blouse is yellow. |
| gris | gray | Los zapatos son grises. | The shoes are gray. |
| marrón | brown | El abrigo es marrón. | The coat is brown. |
| rosa | pink | La camiseta es rosa. | The t-shirt is pink. |
| naranja | orange | No hay vestidos naranjas. | There are no orange dresses. |
Materials
Knowing material vocabulary helps you choose comfortable clothes:
| Singular | Singular (English) | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| algodón | cotton | La camiseta es de algodón. | The t-shirt is made of cotton. |
| lana | wool | El suéter es de lana. | The sweater is wool. |
| seda | silk | El vestido es de seda. | The dress is silk. |
| cuero | leather | Los zapatos son de cuero. | The shoes are leather. |
| poliéster | polyester | La chaqueta es de poliéster. | The jacket is polyester. |
| lino | linen | La camisa es de lino. | The shirt is linen. |
| mezcla | blend | La ropa es de mezcla. | The clothing is a blend. |
| nylon | nylon | Los calcetines son de nylon. | The socks are nylon. |
| terciopelo | velvet | El abrigo es de terciopelo. | The coat is velvet. |
| encaje | lace | La blusa tiene encaje. | The blouse has lace. |
Payment Methods
Here are common payment methods to complete your purchase:
| Singular | Singular (English) | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| efectivo | cash | Pago en efectivo. | I pay in cash. |
| tarjeta de crédito | credit card | ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta de crédito? | Can I pay with a credit card? |
| tarjeta de débito | debit card | Uso tarjeta de débito. | I use a debit card. |
| transferencia bancaria | bank transfer | Pago por transferencia bancaria. | I pay by bank transfer. |
| PayPal | PayPal | Pago con PayPal. | I pay with PayPal. |
| cheque | check | No aceptamos cheques. | We don’t accept checks. |
| boleto | ticket | Pago con boleto bancario. | I pay with a bank ticket. |
| pago móvil | mobile payment | Uso pago móvil. | I use mobile payment. |
| tarjeta prepaga | prepaid card | Tengo una tarjeta prepaga. | I have a prepaid card. |
| crédito | credit | Uso crédito en la tienda. | I use store credit. |
Common Phrases in Clothing Stores
These phrases will help you communicate with store staff:
| Spanish Phrase | English Translation |
|---|---|
| ¿Tienen esto en otro color? | Do you have this in another color? |
| ¿Puedo probármelo? | Can I try it on? |
| ¿Dónde están los probadores? | Where are the fitting rooms? |
| ¿Cuánto cuesta? | How much does it cost? |
| ¿Está en oferta? | Is it on sale? |
| Me lo llevo. | I’ll take it. |
| ¿Aceptan devoluciones? | Do you accept returns? |
| ¿Me puede dar una bolsa? | Can you give me a bag? |
| ¿Tiene más tallas? | Do you have more sizes? |
| Solo estoy mirando. | I’m just looking. |
This comprehensive vocabulary will help you confidently navigate any Spanish-speaking clothing store!
Flashcards (1 of 60)
- Singular: la camiseta
- Plural: las camisetas
- Singular (English): t-shirt
- Plural (English): t-shirts
- English Example: I want to buy a t-shirt.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
