Buying Clothes
Use these practical phrases to confidently browse, ask for different sizes or colors, use the fitting room, and decide what to buy in a Spanish-speaking clothing store.
Key Phrases
Solo estoy mirando, gracias.
neutralI'm just looking, thanks.
A polite way to tell store staff you do not need help yet.
¿Puedo probarme esta camisa?
neutralCan I try on this shirt?
¿Dónde están los probadores?
neutralWhere are the fitting rooms?
¿Tienes esto en una talla más grande?
casualDo you have this in a bigger size?
Uses the 'tú' form (tienes). Very common in modern stores or when speaking to younger staff.
¿Tiene esto en una talla más grande?
politeDo you have this in a bigger size?
Uses the 'usted' form (tiene). Best for formal boutiques or when speaking to older staff.
Me queda un poco pequeño.
neutralIt's a little small on me.
¿Tienen esto en otro color?
neutralDo you have this in another color?
Uses the plural 'ustedes' form (tienen) to address the store staff in general.
Me lo llevo.
casualI'll take it.
A very natural, everyday way to say you are going to buy an item.
Sí, voy a comprar este.
neutralYes, I am going to buy this one.