talla grande
/taʝa ɡɾande/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'big size' is translated into Spanish as talla grande.
The phrase talla grande is commonly used in retail contexts, such as when asking a shop assistant if they have a larger size available.
Which one should you use?
Use talla grande specifically when referring to clothing sizes, whereas tamaño grande refers to the physical dimensions of an object.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'big sizes', both the noun 'talla' and the adjective 'grande' must be made plural to become tallas grandes.
How do you pronounce it?
/taʝa ɡɾande/
Did you know?
- In certain Latin American slang, 'dar la talla' (to reach the size) is a common idiom meaning to be up to the task or to meet a standard.
- The word talla can also mean 'carving' or 'sculpting' in Spanish, referring to the act of cutting away material.
- The word talla shares a root with the English word 'tailor'. Both come from the French taille, which refers to a cut or a notch in fabric.
Examples in context
- El cuadro tiene un tamaño grande.The painting has a big size.
- La mansión cuenta con un gran tamaño y vistas increíbles.The mansion has a great size and incredible views.
- El asteroide tiene un considerable tamaño y podría representar un peligro para la Tierra.The asteroid has a considerable size and could pose a danger to Earth.
- Ese televisor tiene un tamaño muy grande.That TV has a very big size.
- ¡Vaya hamburguesa! Tiene un tamaño enorme.Wow, what a burger! It has a huge size.
- Compré un bocadillo supergrande en la tienda de comida rápida.I bought a super big sandwich at the fast-food shop.
- ¡Estas botas tienen un tamaño gigante!These boots have a giant size!
- Busco una camiseta de talla grande.I am looking for a big size t-shirt.
- ¿Tienen pantalones de talla grande en esta tienda?Do you have big size pants in this store?
- Esta chaqueta es de talla grande.This jacket is a big size.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are shopping for clothes together.
- ElenaJavier, mira este abrigo azul.Javier, look at this blue coat.
- JavierMe gusta, pero necesito talla grande.I like it, but I need a big size.
- ElenaVoy a preguntar al vendedor.I'll ask the salesperson.
- JavierGracias, Elena.Thanks, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries grande, talla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
