Welcome — ready to shop? This short lesson helps you say useful phrases when trying on clothes in Latin America. Practice listening, repeating, and using these exact lines in a real store.
Level A1: In this lesson you'll learn and practice common shopping phrases for clothes and shoes used across Latin America. We'll focus on asking for other sizes and colors, trying things on, saying if something fits or not, and friendly store responses like “Solo estoy viendo” and “Ahorita regreso.” This CEFR-aligned set is small and practical — perfect for a quick shopping trip.
After this lesson you'll be able to:
Ask if an item comes in another size or another color (A1).
Say if something is too big, too small, or fits perfectly.
Use polite phrases to ask to try items on and to tell staff you’re just looking or will return soon.
Ready? Let's go!
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1. Reading + Listening Practice
Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.
¿Hay de otra talla?
Do you have it in another size?
Meaning: Do you have it in another size?
When to use: Ask this in a clothing or shoe store when the item you're holding doesn't fit or you need a different size.
Disculpe, ¿hay de otra talla de esta camisa?
Excuse me, do you have this shirt in another size?
Esta chaqueta me queda muy ajustada. ¿Hay de otra talla?
This jacket is too tight on me. Is there another size?
¿Hay de otro color?
Do you have it in another color?
Meaning: Do you have it in another color?
When to use: Use this when you like an item but prefer a different color option.
Me gusta la blusa. ¿Hay de otro color?
I like the blouse. Is there another color?
¿Este suéter viene en otro color? ¿Hay de otro color?
Does this sweater come in another color? Is there another color?
Me queda grande.
It’s too big on me.
Meaning: It’s too big on me.
When to use: Say this after trying something on that is larger than your size.
Probé los pantalones y me queda grande.
I tried the pants and they are too big on me.
La camiseta me queda grande en los hombros.
The T-shirt is too big on my shoulders.
Me queda chico.
It’s too small on me.
Meaning: It’s too small on me.
When to use: Use this when a garment or shoe is tighter than comfortable or doesn't fit.
Tip: Some learners confuse chico with pequeño. In many places chico is the usual word for 'small' when talking about fit.
El zapato me queda chico; me hace doler el pie.
The shoe is too small on me; it hurts my foot.
Probé el vestido y me queda chico en la cintura.
I tried the dress and it's too small at the waist.
Me queda perfecto.
It fits me perfectly.
Meaning: It fits me perfectly.
When to use: Say this when an item fits well and you want to indicate it's the right size.
¡Me queda perfecto! Me lo llevo.
It fits me perfectly! I'll take it.
La chaqueta me queda perfecto y es cómoda.
The jacket fits me perfectly and it's comfortable.
¿Me lo puedo probar?
Can I try it on?
Meaning: Can I try it on?
When to use: Ask this when you want to use a fitting room or try shoes, jewelry, or accessories.
¿Me lo puedo probar? Necesito ver cómo queda.
Can I try it on? I need to see how it looks.
Perdón, ¿me lo puedo probar antes de comprarlo?
Excuse me, can I try this on before buying it?
Solo estoy viendo.
I’m just looking.
Meaning: I’m just looking.
When to use: Use this when staff approaches and you don't need assistance right now.
Gracias, solo estoy viendo por ahora.
Thanks, I'm just looking for now.
Solo estoy viendo, luego puedo pedir ayuda si la necesito.
I'm just looking, I can ask for help later if I need it.
Ahorita regreso.
I’ll be right back / I’ll come back soon.
Meaning: I’ll be right back / I’ll come back soon.
When to use: Say this if you step away from the counter or want to return shortly; in Mexico 'ahorita' can mean soon and isn't always immediate.
Tip: Learners sometimes expect 'ahorita' to mean immediately; in many places it can mean 'in a bit' rather than right this second.
Voy a pagar en la caja, ahorita regreso.
I'm going to pay at the register, I'll be back soon.
Ahorita regreso, voy por otra talla.
I'll be right back, I'm going to get another size.
2. Conversational Listening Practice
Hear phrases in a real mini-conversation.
Anna tries on a jacket while David helps in a small shop.
What does Anna ask to do?
David
¿Te puedo ayudar?
Can I help you?
Anna
Gracias, solo estoy viendo.
Thanks, I'm just looking.
Anna
¿Me lo puedo probar?
Can I try it on?
David
Claro, la probadora está al fondo.
Sure, the fitting room is in the back.
Anna
Me queda grande.
It's too big on me.
Anna
¿Hay de otra talla?
Do you have it in another size?
David
Sí, enseguida reviso.
Yes, I'll check right away.
Anna
Ahorita regreso con otra talla, gracias.
I'll be right back with another size, thanks.
3. Guided Practice
Quizzes and matching to lock in meaning.
You want the same shirt but in a different color. What do you ask?
After trying on shoes that are too tight, you want to say this:
You want to try a jacket before buying. Which phrase do you use?
You will come back in a short while. Which phrase fits best?
The dress is too large for me, so I tell the assistant: It's too big on me.
The dress is too large for me, so I tell the assistant: ___.
When someone asks if you want help and you don't, you say I'm just looking.
When someone asks if you want help and you don't, you say ___.
You want to try on a sweater before buying: Can I try it on?
You want to try on a sweater before buying: ___.
Match the core phrases
Match the extra phrases
4. Speaking Practice
Say phrases yourself (mic/recording).
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