Ha una taglia più piccola?

Do you have a smaller size?

Pronunciation

'Piccola' — 'PIK-ko-la'. The double 'c' gives a slightly longer stop before 'o'. Three syllables.

When to use it

After trying something that fits well overall but needs to go down a size. A basic and essential phrase for fitting room use.

What it means

'Una taglia più piccola' = one size smaller. 'Più piccola' is the comparative of 'piccolo'. The feminine agrees with 'taglia'. 'Ne ha una più piccola?' also works — 'ne' replaces 'di questa'.

Variations

Ne ha una più piccola?

Do you have a smaller one?

'Ne' replaces the item already mentioned — more fluent Italian

Provo la trentotto?

Shall I try the thirty-eight?

Stating the actual size you want to try

Questa è troppo grande. Esiste in misura inferiore?

This is too big. Does it come in a smaller size?

More formal — 'misura' as synonym for 'taglia'

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Questa camicia mi piace ma è un po' grande. Ha una taglia più piccola? Commessa: Verifichiamo. Sì, abbiamo la trentotto. Eccola. Cliente: Provo questa allora. Commessa: Il camerino è libero, si accomodi.

Customer: I like this shirt but it's a bit big. Do you have a smaller size? Assistant: Let's check. Yes, we have the thirty-eight. Here it is. Customer: I'll try this one then. Assistant: The fitting room is free, please go ahead.

Cultural Note

Italian sizing, especially in women's fashion, can vary substantially between brands. A '38' in one brand may fit like a '40' in another. Always try before committing — it's expected and encouraged.

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È troppo grande.

Il colore non mi convince.

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