A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Do you have it in extra small" in Italian
Ask for an extra small size in Italian shops with this direct and common phrase.
Ce l'hai in extra small?
cheh CHAI een EK-strah SMOHLcasual
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Use this when you're in a clothing store or boutique and need to inquire about the availability of an extra small size. It's direct and gets straight to the point.
Alternatives
- Avete in extra small?Uses the polite 'voi' form, suitable for any shop.
- Ce l'avete in extra small?Another polite option, asking if 'they' (the shop) have it.
Ways to get it wrong
Using 'avere' without 'ce'
Say 'Ce l'hai' or 'Ce l'avete' instead of just 'Hai' or 'Avete' when asking if they *have it*.
Incorrect stress on 'extra'
The stress in 'extra' is on the first syllable: EK-strah, not ex-TRAH.
A small cultural note
While 'extra small' is understood, Italians often use 'XS' or simply 'small' (piccolo) and let the shop assistant guide you. Sizes can vary between brands.
Frequently asked
What if they don't have extra small?
They will likely say 'No, mi dispiace' (No, I'm sorry) or suggest a different size. You can then ask 'Avete una taglia più piccola?' (Do you have a smaller size?).
How to ask for other sizes?
Simply replace 'extra small' with the desired size, like 'in small?' (in small?), 'in medium?' (in medium?), 'in large?' (in large?).
Is 'extra small' a common Italian size?
It's understood, but Italian sizing often uses numbers (e.g., 38, 40) or letters like XS, S, M, L. Using 'extra small' is usually fine, though.
