Exchanging a shirt for a larger size | Learn Spanish in English

Spanish lesson set in a contemporary Madrid everyday setting: In a clothing shop, a customer asks to exchange an unused shirt for a larger size and asks where to try it on..

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Dialogue

A

Compré esta camisa.

kohm-PRAY ES-tah kah-MEE-sah I bought this shirt.
A

No me queda bien.

noh meh KAY-dah BYEHN It does not fit.
B

¿Todavía tienes el recibo y la etiqueta?

toh-dah-VEE-ah TYEH-nes el reh-SEE-boh ee lah eh-tee-KAY-tah Do you still have the receipt and the tag?
A

Guardé las dos cosas en la bolsa.

gwar-DAY las dos KOH-sas en lah BOL-sah I kept both in the bag.
B

Entonces puedo ayudarte con una devolución o un cambio.

en-TOHN-ses PWEH-doh ah-yoo-DAR-teh kohn OO-nah deh-boh-loo-SYOHN oh oon KAHM-byoh Then I can help with a return or exchange.
A

Prefiero cambiarla por una talla más grande.

preh-FYEH-roh kahm-BYAR-lah por OO-nah TAH-yah mahs GRAHN-deh I would rather exchange it for a larger size.
B

Eso debería ser posible si la camisa no se ha usado.

EH-soh deh-beh-REE-ah sehr poh-SEE-bleh see lah kah-MEE-sah noh seh ah oo-SAH-doh That should be possible if the shirt is unused.
A

¿Dónde puedo probarme la talla más grande?

DOHN-deh PWEH-doh proh-BAR-meh lah TAH-yah mahs GRAHN-deh Where can I try the larger size?
B

Los probadores están detrás de ese expositor.

lohs proh-bah-DOH-res es-TAHN deh-TRAS deh EH-seh eks-poh-see-TOR The fitting rooms are behind that display.

Word by Word

Compré “Compré” means “I bought” in “Compré esta camisa.” It is the completed-purchase form of “comprar”; use it when telling someone that you bought an item. The phrase “Compré esta camisa” is useful for identifying the item involved in a shop conversation.
esta “Esta” means “this” and points to the shirt being shown or discussed. It appears before “camisa” in “esta camisa” to identify one specific nearby item. Use “esta” with a noun when indicating a particular item.
camisa “Camisa” means “shirt,” the item the customer wants to exchange. In “esta camisa,” it names the specific garment being discussed. Use it when talking about buying, wearing, fitting, or exchanging a shirt.
No “No” makes the statement negative in “No me queda bien.” It shows that the shirt does not fit well. Place it before the expression being negated, as in “No me queda bien.”
me “Me” refers to the person whose fit is being described in “No me queda bien.” Together with “queda bien,” it shows that the shirt fits the speaker well or badly. Use “me” with this fitting expression when explaining how clothing fits you.
queda bien “Queda bien” means “fits well” in “No me queda bien.” Here, “queda” comes from “quedar” and “bien” describes the fit; the complete expression is used with “me” to say how a garment fits someone. Use the pattern “me queda bien” when a garment fits you well, or “No me queda bien” when it does not.
Todavía “Todavía” means “still” in “¿Todavía tienes el recibo y la etiqueta?” It asks whether the person continues to have the receipt and tag. Use it before the verb when checking whether something remains available or kept.
tienes “Tienes” means “have” in the question about the receipt and tag. It is the form of “tener” used to ask about possession here. The pattern “¿Todavía tienes...?” is useful when asking whether someone still has particular items.
el “El” means “the” before “recibo” in “el recibo.” It introduces the specific receipt relevant to the purchase. Use it before a specific singular noun such as “el recibo.”
recibo “Recibo” means “receipt,” the proof of purchase requested by the shop employee. In “el recibo,” it refers to the receipt for the shirt. Use it when discussing a purchase, return, or exchange in a shop.
y “Y” means “and” and joins “el recibo” with “la etiqueta.” It presents the receipt and tag as two items requested together. Use it to connect items in a list, as in “el recibo y la etiqueta.”
la “La” means “the” before “etiqueta” in “la etiqueta.” It introduces the specific tag attached to the garment. Use it before a specific singular noun such as “la etiqueta.”
etiqueta “Etiqueta” means “tag” or “label,” referring here to the garment tag. In “el recibo y la etiqueta,” it is one of the items needed for the exchange. Use it when discussing a clothing tag or product label.
Guardé “Guardé” means “I kept” or “I put away” in “Guardé las dos cosas en la bolsa.” It is the completed form of “guardar,” describing what the speaker did with the receipt and tag. Use it when explaining that you stored something in a place.
las “Las” means “the” before “dos cosas” in “las dos cosas.” It refers to the two specific items already mentioned: the receipt and the tag. Use it before a plural group of specific items when the noun phrase requires this form.
cosas “Cosas” means “things” and refers collectively to the receipt and the tag. In “las dos cosas,” it gives a general name to those two items. Use it when referring to multiple items without repeating their individual names.
en “En” means “in” and shows the location of the items in “en la bolsa.” It introduces the container where the receipt and tag were kept. Use “en” with a place or container to say where something is or was.
bolsa “Bolsa” means “bag,” the container holding the receipt and tag. In “en la bolsa,” it identifies where the items were kept. Use it when talking about putting or keeping shopping items in a bag.
Entonces “Entonces” means “then” and connects the employee’s offer to the customer having the receipt and tag. It introduces the consequence in “Entonces puedo ayudarte...” Use it to move from a condition or previous information to what follows.
puedo “Puedo” means “I can” or “I am able to” in “puedo ayudarte.” It expresses the employee’s ability or offer to help. Use it before an infinitive, as in “puedo ayudarte,” to say what you can do.
ayudarte “Ayudarte” means “help you” in “puedo ayudarte.” It combines “ayudar” with “te,” which refers to the customer receiving the help. Use it after “puedo” when offering to help someone.
con “Con” means “with” in “ayudarte con una devolución o un cambio.” It introduces the matter in which help is offered. Use “ayudar a alguien con...” when saying that you will help someone with a task or issue.
una “Una” means “a” or “one” before “devolución.” It introduces one possible return as an option. Use it before a singular item or service when presenting one non-specific possibility.
devolución “Devolución” means “return” in this shop context. It refers to giving the shirt back rather than exchanging it for another size. Use it when discussing the return of a purchased item to a shop.
o “O” means “or” and presents “una devolución” and “un cambio” as alternatives. It allows the employee to offer two possible solutions. Use it to connect alternative items or actions.
un “Un” means “a” or “one” before “cambio.” It introduces one possible exchange as the second option. Use it before a singular item or option when presenting it without identifying a specific one.
cambio “Cambio” means “exchange” in “una devolución o un cambio.” It refers to replacing the shirt with another item or size. Use it in a shop when discussing an exchange rather than returning the item.
Prefiero “Prefiero” means “I prefer” in “Prefiero cambiarla...” It expresses the customer’s choice between the return and exchange options. Use it before an infinitive or option when stating which possibility you want more.
cambiarla “Cambiarla” means “exchange it” in “Prefiero cambiarla por una talla más grande.” It combines “cambiar” with “la,” referring to the feminine singular shirt. Use it when choosing to exchange a specific item for something else.
por “Por” means “for” in “cambiarla por una talla más grande,” expressing what the shirt will be exchanged for. It connects the item being exchanged with the replacement option. Use “cambiar algo por...” when naming the replacement.
talla “Talla” means “size,” specifically a clothing size in this dialogue. In “una talla más grande,” it identifies the replacement size requested. Use it when asking for or describing the size of clothing.
más “Más” means “more” and helps form the comparison “más grande,” meaning “larger.” It shows that the requested size is larger than the current one. Use “más” before an adjective when expressing a higher degree.
grande “Grande” means “large,” and with “más” in “más grande” it means “larger.” It describes the requested clothing size. Use it after “más” when comparing sizes or other qualities.
Eso “Eso” means “that” and refers to the possibility of exchanging the shirt for a larger size. In “Eso debería ser posible,” it points back to the customer’s request. Use it to refer to an idea, request, or situation already mentioned.
debería “Debería” means “should” in “Eso debería ser posible.” It presents the exchange as expected to be possible while leaving some room for confirmation. Use it before an adjective or infinitive when giving a cautious expectation.
ser “Ser” means “be” in the expression “ser posible.” It follows “debería” to describe whether the requested exchange can be possible. Use “ser posible” when saying that an action or arrangement can be possible.
posible “Posible” means “possible” in “Eso debería ser posible.” It describes the exchange as something that may be allowed or achievable. Use it after “ser” to discuss whether a request can be fulfilled.
si “Si” means “if” and introduces the condition “si la camisa no se ha usado.” It makes the possibility of the exchange depend on the shirt being unused. Use “si” before a condition that controls what happens next.
se “Se” is part of “se ha usado,” the expression describing whether the shirt has been used. In this line, it helps present the shirt as the item whose use is being considered. Keep it with “ha usado” in this construction.
ha “Ha” is the auxiliary in “se ha usado,” helping express that the shirt has been used. It works together with “usado” rather than carrying the complete meaning alone. Use “ha” with a past participle when referring to a completed action connected with the present.
usado “Usado” means “used” in “la camisa no se ha usado.” It describes the condition required for the exchange: the shirt has not been worn or used. Use it with “se ha” here to describe whether an item has been used.
Dónde “Dónde” means “where” in “¿Dónde puedo probarme...?” It asks for the location of the fitting rooms or the place to try on the size. Use it at the beginning of a question about location.
probarme “Probarme” means “try on” in “puedo probarme la talla más grande.” It combines “probar” with “me,” showing that the speaker will try the clothing on themself. Use it after “puedo” when asking or saying that you can try on a garment.
Los “Los” means “the” before “probadores” in “Los probadores.” It introduces the specific fitting rooms in the shop. Use it before a specific plural noun such as “los probadores.”
probadores “Probadores” means “fitting rooms,” the rooms where customers try on clothing. In “Los probadores están detrás...,” it identifies the location being given. Use it when asking for or directing someone to fitting rooms in a clothing shop.
están “Están” means “are” in “Los probadores están detrás...” and describes the location of the fitting rooms. It is the form of “estar” used for a current location. Use it with a place phrase to say where people or things are located.
detrás “Detrás” means “behind” in “detrás de ese expositor.” It places the fitting rooms on the far side of the display. Use “detrás de” before the object that something is behind.
de “De” completes the location phrase “detrás de ese expositor.” Together, “detrás de” means “behind” a named object. Use it after “detrás” to identify what is in front of the thing being located.
ese “Ese” means “that” in “ese expositor,” pointing to a particular display stand. It identifies the display by reference, likely one visible in the shop. Use it before a noun when indicating that specific item.
expositor “Expositor” means “display stand” or “display unit” in “ese expositor.” It identifies the shop fixture used as the reference point for the fitting rooms’ location. Use it when describing where merchandise is displayed in a shop.

Grammar Points

Infinitivo + pronombre átono

Prefiero cambiarla.

preh-FYEH-roh kahm-BYAR-lah

I would rather exchange it.

Object pronouns can attach to an infinitive: cambiar + la becomes cambiarla.

Quedarle bien a alguien

La camisa me queda bien.

lah kah-MEE-sah meh KAY-dah BYEHN

The shirt fits me well.

Spanish uses quedar bien with an indirect pronoun such as me to express how clothing fits someone.

Spanish Vocabulary

ayudarte verb
ah-yoo-DAR-teh help you

puedo ayudarte

bolsa noun
BOL-sah bag

en la bolsa

camisa noun
kah-MEE-sah shirt

esta camisa

Compré verb
kohm-PRAY bought

Compré esta camisa.

Entonces adv
en-TOHN-ses then

Entonces puedo ayudarte con una devolución o un cambio.

etiqueta noun
eh-tee-KAY-tah tag

la etiqueta

Guardé verb
gwar-DAY kept

Guardé las dos cosas en la bolsa.

me queda bien phrase
meh KAY-dah BYEHN fits me well

No me queda bien.

puedo verb
PWEH-doh can

puedo ayudarte

recibo noun
reh-SEE-boh receipt

el recibo

tienes verb
TYEH-nes have

¿Todavía tienes el recibo y la etiqueta?

todavía adv
toh-dah-VEE-ah still

¿Todavía tienes el recibo y la etiqueta?

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

I bought this shirt.

Show AnswerCompré esta camisa.

It does not fit.

Show AnswerNo me queda bien.

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

tag

Show Answeretiqueta

bought

Show AnswerCompré

bag

Show Answerbolsa

still

Show Answertodavía