Tailor & Alterations
Use these phrases when you need to get your clothes altered or tailored in a Spanish-speaking shop.
Key Phrases
Ayer compré este traje pero no me queda bien.
Yesterday I bought this suit but it does not fit me well.
💡 Use this to explain why you brought the garment.
Voy a probar este pantalón en el probador ahora.
I am going to try on these pants in the fitting room now.
💡 Use this to say you are going to test the fit.
¿Puede acortar estos pantalones dos centímetros, por favor?
Can you shorten these pants two centimeters, please?
💡 Use this to ask for a hem adjustment.
Necesito hacer el bajo de este vestido largo.
I need to hem this long dress.
💡 Use this to request a hem for a dress.
Quiero estrechar esta chaqueta un poco de la cintura.
I want to take in this jacket a little at the waist.
💡 Use this to request a tighter fit at the waist.
¿Puede ensanchar este pantalón negro de las piernas?
Can you let out these black pants in the legs?
💡 Use this to ask for more room in the legs.
Esta falda me queda muy grande de la cintura.
This skirt fits me very big at the waist.
💡 Use this to explain that the waist is too large.
¿Cuánto cuesta el arreglo total de este abrigo?
How much does the total alteration of this coat cost?
💡 Use this to ask about the price of the service.
¿Tengo que hacer una prueba de la ropa?
Do I have to do a fitting of the clothes?
💡 Use this to ask if you need a fitting session.
¿En qué día va a estar lista mi ropa?
On what day is my clothing going to be ready?
💡 Use this to ask about the collection date.