Whether you’re planning a shopping trip or simply want to expand your vocabulary, mastering clothing and shopping terms in Spanish is essential. Let’s explore some common words and phrases that will help you navigate the world of fashion and retail in Spanish-speaking countries. ¡Vamos de compras! (Let’s go shopping!)
1. Common Clothing Items (Prendas de vestir comunes)
- Shirt – La camisa
- T-shirt – La camiseta
- Pants/Trousers – Los pantalones
- Jeans – Los vaqueros / Los jeans
- Skirt – La falda
- Dress – El vestido
- Jacket – La chaqueta
- Coat – El abrigo
- Sweater – El suéter
- Socks – Los calcetines
- Shoes – Los zapatos
- Boots – Las botas
- Hat – El sombrero
- Scarf – La bufanda
- Gloves – Los guantes
2. Colors (Colores)
- Red – Rojo
- Blue – Azul
- Green – Verde
- Yellow – Amarillo
- Black – Negro
- White – Blanco
- Gray – Gris
- Purple – Morado
- Pink – Rosa
- Orange – Naranja
- Brown – Marrón
3. Sizes (Tallas)
- Small – Pequeño (abbreviated as S)
- Medium – Mediano (M)
- Large – Grande (L)
- Extra Large – Extra Grande (XL)
- Extra Small – Extra Pequeño (XS)
4. Shopping-Related Expressions
- How much does it cost? – ¿Cuánto cuesta?
- Where is the fitting room? – ¿Dónde está el probador?
- Do you have this in another size? – ¿Tiene esto en otra talla?
- I’m looking for… – Estoy buscando…
- It’s too expensive – Es demasiado caro
- It’s on sale – Está en oferta
- Can I try it on? – ¿Puedo probármelo?
- It fits me well – Me queda bien
- It’s too tight/loose – Está demasiado apretado/suelto
- I’ll take it – Me lo llevo
5. Useful Adjectives
- Comfortable – Cómodo
- Elegant – Elegante
- Casual – Informal
- Formal – Formal
- Trendy – De moda
- Cheap – Barato
- Expensive – Caro
- New – Nuevo
- Old – Viejo
- Colorful – Colorido
6. Shopping Places
- Store – La tienda
- Mall – El centro comercial
- Boutique – La boutique
- Department store – Los grandes almacenes
- Market – El mercado
- Online store – La tienda en línea
Conclusion
Remember to use these words and phrases in context, and practice them regularly to improve your Spanish language skills related to clothing and shopping. Don’t hesitate to try them out in real-life situations or with language partners. ¡Que tengas un buen día de compras! (Have a great shopping day!)