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Che taglia è per un bambino di sette anni?

What size is for a seven-year-old child?

Pronunciation

'Bambino' — bam-BI-no. Three syllables.

When to use it

Ask when buying children's clothing as a gift or for a child you are with. Italian children's sizing is age-based but varies significantly between brands — always mention height if you know it.

What it means

Italian children's sizes are listed by age: 'anni' (years). 'Che taglia è per un bambino di sette anni?' — 'what size is for a seven-year-old?'. More accurate than age alone: 'l'altezza è 122 centimetri' (height is 122cm).

Variations

L'altezza è centoventidue centimetri.

The height is one hundred and twenty-two centimetres.

Height is more reliable than age for sizing.

È per una bambina di cinque anni.

It is for a five-year-old girl.

Specifies girl — may affect cut and colour ranges.

Le taglie bambino sono per età o altezza?

Are children's sizes by age or height?

Asks which system the shop uses.

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Che taglia è per un bambino di sette anni? Commessa: Di solito la taglia 7/8 anni. Conosce l'altezza? Cliente: Circa centoventi centimetri. Commessa: Perfetto, allora la 7/8 va bene.

Customer: What size is for a seven-year-old child? Assistant: Usually size 7/8 years. Do you know the height? Customer: About one hundred and twenty centimetres. Assistant: Perfect, then 7/8 is right.

Cultural Note

Italian children's fashion is a significant industry — Italy exports children's clothing globally. Brands like Monnalisa, Il Gufo, and Simonetta are prestigious. Italian children are often dressed fashionably from a young age — 'fare bella figura' extends to the whole family.