Shopping for clothes in Spanish includes vocabulary for sizes, colors, styles, and common phrases that will help you find the perfect outfit.
Sizing
Clothing sizes in Spanish vary by country, but common terms like pequeño (small), mediano (medium), and grande (large) are widely used. You’ll also need words for trying on clothes and asking about fit.
| Spanish Sizing Terms | English Sizing Terms | Example (Spanish) | Example (English) | Note (Spanish) | Note (English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tamaño | size | ¿Qué tamaño necesitas? | What size do you need? | Usado para ropa. | Used for clothes. |
| pequeño (S) | small | Necesito una camiseta pequeña. | I need a small T-shirt. | Abreviado como “S”. | Abbreviated as "S". |
| mediano (M) | medium | ¿Tienen mediano? | Do you have medium? | Abreviado como “M”. | Abbreviated as "M". |
| grande (L) | large | Quiero una talla grande. | I want a large size. | Abreviado como “L”. | Abbreviated as "L". |
| extra grande (XL) | extra large | ¿Tienen XL? | Do you have XL? | Para tallas más grandes. | For larger sizes. |
| talla | size/number | Uso la talla 38. | I wear size 38. | Usado en números. | Used with numbers. |
| probarse | to try on | ¿Puedo probarme esto? | Can I try this on? | Verbo reflexivo. | Reflexive verb. |
| ajustarse | to fit | ¿Se ajusta bien? | Does it fit well? | Pregunta común. | Common question. |
| más pequeño | smaller | ¿Hay uno más pequeño? | Is there a smaller one? | Para comparar tamaños. | For comparing sizes. |
Colors
Colors are essential for describing and choosing clothes. Here are the most common color words you’ll need.
| Spanish Color | English Color | Example (Spanish) | Example (English) | Note (Spanish) | Note (English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rojo/a | red | Me gusta el vestido rojo. | I like the red dress. | El color concuerda en género. | Color agrees with gender. |
| azul | blue | Quiero una camisa azul. | I want a blue shirt. | Invariable en género. | Invariable in gender. |
| negro/a | black | Los pantalones son negros. | The pants are black. | Añade “-a” para femenino. | Add “-a” for feminine. |
| blanco/a | white | Tengo una blusa blanca. | I have a white blouse. | Cambia con género. | Changes with gender. |
| verde | green | La chaqueta es verde. | The jacket is green. | Invariable en género. | Invariable in gender. |
| amarillo/a | yellow | ¿Tienes algo amarillo? | Do you have something yellow? | Concuerda en género. | Agrees in gender. |
| gris | gray | El suéter es gris. | The sweater is gray. | Invariable en género. | Invariable in gender. |
| rosa | pink | Me gustaría una falda rosa. | I’d like a pink skirt. | También invariable. | Also invariable. |
| marrón | brown | Los zapatos son marrón. | The shoes are brown. | A veces se usa “cafés”. | Sometimes “cafés” is used. |
Styles & Types
This section covers common clothing styles and types you’ll encounter while shopping.
| Spanish Style/Type | English Style/Type | Example (Spanish) | Example (English) | Note (Spanish) | Note (English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| camisa | shirt | Compré una camisa nueva. | I bought a new shirt. | Para hombre o mujer. | For men or women. |
| blusa | blouse | La blusa es elegante. | The blouse is elegant. | Más común en mujer. | More common for women. |
| pantalones | pants | Necesito pantalones largos. | I need long pants. | Plural en español. | Plural in Spanish. |
| falda | skirt | La falda es color azul. | The skirt is blue. | Prenda femenina. | Female garment. |
| vestido | dress | Quiero un vestido rojo. | I want a red dress. | Prenda completa. | Full garment. |
| chaqueta | jacket | La chaqueta es negra. | The jacket is black. | Para el exterior. | For outerwear. |
| suéter | sweater | El suéter es cómodo. | The sweater is comfortable. | También “jersey”. | Also “jersey”. |
| zapatos | shoes | Busco zapatos negros. | I’m looking for black shoes. | Plural en español. | Plural in Spanish. |
| camiseta | T-shirt | Tengo una camiseta blanca. | I have a white T-shirt. | Prenda casual. | Casual garment. |
Shopping Phrases
These are the most useful phrases for interacting with salespeople and other shoppers.
| Spanish Phrase | English Phrase | Example (Spanish) | Example (English) | Note (Spanish) | Note (English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¿En qué puedo ayudarle? | How can I help you? | ¿En qué puedo ayudarle hoy? | How can I help you today? | Frase común en tiendas. | Common store phrase. |
| ¿Cuánto cuesta? | How much does it cost? | ¿Cuánto cuesta esta camisa? | How much is this shirt? | Pregunta sobre precio. | Question about price. |
| ¿Tiene … en otro color? | Do you have … in another color? | ¿Tiene esta falda en otro color? | Do you have this skirt in another color? | Útil para opciones. | Useful for options. |
| ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? | Can I pay by card? | ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta de crédito? | Can I pay with a credit card? | Forma de pago común. | Common payment method. |
| Quisiera … | I would like … | Quisiera probarme estos pantalones. | I would like to try on these pants. | Expresa deseo. | Expresses desire. |
| ¿Dónde está el probador? | Where is the fitting room? | ¿Dónde está el probador, por favor? | Where is the fitting room, please? | Lugar para probar ropa. | Place to try on clothes. |
This guide provides the key vocabulary you need to shop for clothes in Spanish with confidence. ¡Buena suerte y feliz compra!
Flashcards (1 of 33)
- English Sizing Terms: size
- Example (English): What size do you need?
- Note (English): Used for clothes.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
