A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Do you have it in extra small" in Spanish
Ask for an extra small size in clothing or other items when shopping in Spanish-speaking countries.
¿Tienes en talla extra pequeña?
TYEH-nes en TAH-yah EHKS-trah peh-KEH-nyahneutral
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Use this when you're in a clothing store or any shop that sells items in different sizes. It's perfect for finding a smaller fit for yourself or someone else.
Alternatives
- ¿Lo tienes en extra chico?More common in Mexico and some Central American countries.
- ¿Viene en extra pequeño?Slightly more indirect, focusing on whether the item is produced in that size.
Ways to get it wrong
Using 'pequeño' alone
Just saying 'pequeño' might not be specific enough; 'extra pequeña' clarifies you need a size smaller than standard small.
Confusing 'talla' and 'tamaño'
'Talla' refers to clothing size, while 'tamaño' is a general size for things like furniture or boxes.
A small cultural note
While 'extra pequeña' is widely understood, some regions might have their own specific terms or abbreviations for sizes.
Frequently asked
What if they don't have extra small?
You can ask for the next size up by saying '¿Tienes en talla pequeña?' (Do you have it in small?) or '¿Tienes en talla mediana?' (Do you have it in medium?).
How to ask for other sizes?
Replace 'extra pequeña' with 'pequeña' (small), 'mediana' (medium), 'grande' (large), or 'extra grande' (extra large).
Is 'chico' or 'pequeño' better?
Both are understood, but 'pequeño' is more universally common across Latin America for clothing sizes. 'Chico' is more prevalent in Mexico.
