talla de calzado
/taʝa de kalθado/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase "shoe size" is translated into Spanish as talla de calzado. If unsure, use talla de calzado. Wiktionary also lists talle.
Meaning: size of shoe (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| talla de calzado | /taʝa de kalθado/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /taʝa de kalsado/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
feminine |
| talle | /ˈtaʝe/ | masculine |
The term refers to the size of a shoe. You can use the word Talla to mean "Size" or Calzar to mean "To wear (shoes)". In some contexts, the word Número meaning "Number" may also be relevant. To say "I am looking for shoes in size…", use Estoy buscando zapatos en talla…
How do you pronounce it?
/taʝa de kalθado/
Did you know?
- Historically, the word talla was also used to refer to a specific type of tax in medieval Spain, derived from the idea of a 'cut' or allotment.
- While English uses 'size' for almost everything, Spanish uses talla for clothing and shoes but tamaño for the general dimensions of an object.
- The word talla also describes the height of a person, and in some contexts, it can refer to a person's stature or physical build.
Examples in context
- ¿Tienes estos zapatos en una talla más grande?Do you have these shoes in a larger size?
- ¿Qué talla de calzado usa?What shoe size do you wear?
- ¿Qué número calzas?What size do you wear?
- No encuentro mi talla de calzado en esta tienda.I can't find my shoe size in this store.
- ¿Cuál es su talla de calzado, señor?What is your shoe size, sir?
- La talla de calzado varía según la marca.The shoe size varies depending on the brand.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are shopping for shoes at a store.
- LucíaMateo, ¿sabes cuál es tu talla de calzado?Mateo, do you know what your shoe size is?
- MateoCreo que soy talla cuarenty y dos.I think I am size forty-two.
- LucíaVoy a buscar ese número ahora.I'll look for that number now.
- MateoMuchas gracias, Lucía.Thank you very much, Lucía.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shoe size” translations and entries talle, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
