Tailor & Alterations
Use these phrases when you need to get your clothes altered or repaired at a local tailor shop.
Key Phrases
Me gustaría acortar estos pantalones porque me quedan un poco largos y tocan el suelo.
I would like to shorten these pants because they are a bit long and touch the floor.
💡 Use this when your trousers or jeans are too long.
Esta chaqueta me queda grande, así que necesito que la ajuste de la cintura.
This jacket is too big, so I need you to take it in at the waist.
💡 Useful when a coat or jacket is loose around the torso.
Estos pantalones me aprietan un poco, ¿sería posible que los ensanche de las caderas?
These pants are a bit tight, would it be possible to let them out at the hips?
💡 Use this when you need garments to be made larger.
Necesito hacer el dobladillo a este vestido que compré ayer para una fiesta importante.
I need to hem this dress that I bought yesterday for an important party.
💡 Perfect for specifying hem work on dresses or skirts.
Me gustaría hacer una prueba antes de que termine el trabajo para ver cómo queda.
I would like to do a fitting before you finish the work to see how it fits.
💡 Request a fitting to ensure the final adjustment is correct.
Me gustaría saber cuál es el precio total de todos estos arreglos que necesito.
I would like to know what the total price is for all these alterations that I need.
💡 Ask this to get a quote before the work begins.
¿Cuándo cree usted que la ropa esté lista para que pueda pasar a recogerla?
When do you think the clothes will be ready so that I can come pick them up?
💡 Use this to confirm the completion date of your order.
Tengo una boda el sábado, así que es urgente que termine estos arreglos pronto.
I have a wedding on Saturday, so it is urgent that you finish these alterations soon.
💡 Use this when you need a rush service for an event.