Spanish phrasebook
Clothes Shopping in Spanish
Practice shopping for clothes in Spain. You need a smart shirt for a wedding — describe what you want, try it on and buy it.
Situation: A clothes shop in Spain. Goal: Buy an elegant shirt for a wedding.
The whole conversation, line by line
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Shop assistant
¡Hola! ¿Le puedo ayudar en algo?
Hello! Can I help you with anything?
You
Sí, estoy buscando una camisa para una boda. Algo elegante pero no demasiado formal.
Yes, I'm looking for a shirt for a wedding. Something elegant but not too formal.
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Shop assistant
Claro. ¿Qué talla usa normalmente?
Of course. What size do you normally take?
You
Creo que la mediana, aunque a veces necesito la grande. Depende de la marca.
I think medium, although sometimes I need large. It depends on the brand.
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Shop assistant
Entendido. Tenemos estas dos opciones: la azul marino y la blanca. ¿Cuál le gusta más?
I see. We have these two options: the navy blue and the white. Which do you prefer?
You
La azul marino me parece más elegante. ¿La puedo probar?
The navy blue looks more elegant to me. Can I try it on?
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Shop assistant
¿Qué tal le ha quedado? ¿Le va bien la mediana?
How does it fit? Does the medium work for you?
You
La mediana me queda un poco justa de hombros. ¿Tiene la grande?
The medium is a bit tight across the shoulders. Do you have the large?
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Shop assistant
Sí, aquí tiene la grande. Pruébesela también.
Yes, here's the large. Try this one on too.
You
¡Esta sí me queda perfecta! Me la llevo.
This one fits perfectly! I'll take it.
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Shop assistant
Estupendo. ¿Le puedo ofrecer algo más? Tenemos unos pantalones que combinan muy bien.
Wonderful. Can I offer you anything else? We have some trousers that go very well with it.
You
Gracias, pero hoy solo necesito la camisa. ¿Cuánto cuesta?
Thank you, but I just need the shirt today. How much is it?
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Shop assistant
Son cincuenta y cinco euros. ¿Cómo prefiere pagar?
That's fifty-five euros. How would you like to pay?
You
Con tarjeta, por favor. Es un regalo estupendo para mí mismo.
By card please. It's a great treat for myself.
Now say it for real.
Play clothes shopping as a conversation: shop assistant speaks, you pick the right reply, and every wrong one comes with a hint. Free on the web and in the Pinglingo app.