A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Small medium large" in Spanish
Learn to ask for small, medium, and large sizes in Spanish for clothes, drinks, and more.
Pequeño, mediano, grande
peh-KEH-nyoh, meh-dee-AH-noh, grahn-DEHneutral
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Use this when shopping for items that come in different sizes, like t-shirts, coffee cups, or even pizza. You can point to the sizes or ask for them directly.
Alternatives
- Chico, mediano, grandeMore common in Mexico and some other parts of Latin America.
- Talla chica, talla mediana, talla grandeSpecifically refers to clothing sizes.
Ways to get it wrong
Don't say 'pequeño' for everything small.
While 'pequeño' means small, 'chico' is often used for sizes in many countries.
Confusing 'grande' with 'big'.
'Grande' can mean large in size, but also great or important.
A small cultural note
In some places, especially for drinks, you might hear 'chico', 'mediano', and 'familiar' (family size) instead of 'grande'.
Frequently asked
Are there other words for sizes in Spanish?
Yes, 'chico' is often used instead of 'pequeño' for sizes in many Latin American countries. You might also hear 'familiar' for a large size, especially for drinks.
