Spanish word

talle

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtaʝe/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsize

Example

¿Cuál es tu talle?

What size are you?

Illustration for talle (size)

More examples

Busca el talle en la etiqueta.

Look for the size on the label.

Core concept

Tape measure wrapped around a waist.

Common phrases

  • talle de ropa

    clothing size

  • talle de cintura

    waist size

  • talle grande

    large size

Similar words

talla: Clothing size label found on tags or product descriptions.
número: Number used to label a shoe or clothing size (e.g., 38, 10).
medida: A measured value for length, width, or circumference.

Definition in Spanish

Medida referente al tamaño de una prenda o a la circunferencia del cuerpo alrededor de la cintura, usada para elegir la talla adecuada.

Word origin

From Old French taille meaning a cut or measurement, via tailler 'to cut', extended to mean the circumference used to choose clothing.

Usage tips

  • In many Latin American countries 'talle' is the usual word for clothing size or waist circumference, while in Spain 'talla' is more common.

Other meanings

  • waistlinenoun
  • waist sizenoun

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