Spanish Conversation · Level 88
60 words
Spanish word
talla
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtaʝa/
Meaning
- feminine nounsize
Example
¿Qué talla llevas?
What size do you wear?
More examples
La talla de esta camiseta es M.
The size of this t-shirt is M.
Core concept
Garment size label such as S, M, L or numeric sizes.
Common phrases
talla de ropa
clothing size
talla de calzado
shoe size
talla europea
European size
Similar words
tamaño: Overall physical size or scale of an object, space, or area.
medida: Numeric measurement of a body or object dimension given with units (cm, in).
número: Numbered size assigned to shoes, gloves, or other fitted items.
Definition in Spanish
Número o letra que señala la talla de una prenda o la medida de una parte del cuerpo, usada para seleccionar prendas que encajen.
Word origin
From Old French taille, related to tailler 'to cut', originally a tailoring term for how cloth is cut and later used in Spanish for a garment's measurement.
Usage tips
- When asked '¿Qué talla llevas?', giving chest or waist measurements or describing how the item fits reduces mistakes because labels like S/M/L vary between brands.
Other meanings
- heightnoun
Related words
- tallajesize chartnoun
- entalladofittedadjective