How to Say ‘What size would you like it?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿De qué tamaño lo quieres?
deh keh tah-MAHN-yoh loh KYEH-rehs
[deh keh tah-MAHN-yoh loh KYEH-rehs]
💬 Usage Tip: Spanish often puts the object before the verb: [lo quieres] literally "it you-want." That same pattern shows up all the time: [¿lo quieres caliente?] or [¿la quiere grande?].
Phrase Breakdown
De
[deh]
of
A preposition meaning of or from. In this question it helps ask about size.
De chocolate no, mejor café.
Not chocolate, better coffee.
qué
[keh]
what
A question word meaning what. After de, qué often means what kind of or what.
¿Qué tamaño le pongo?
What size should I make it?
tamaño
[tah-MAHN-yoh]
size
A noun meaning size. Useful when ordering drinks in small, medium, or large sizes.
No sé qué tamaño pedir.
I don’t know what size to order.
Lo quieres
loh KYEH-rehs
do you want it
A direct question asking whether the person wants the drink in that size.
¿Lo quieres grande o chico?
Do you want it large or small?
Words in this phrase
lo
[loh]
it
A direct object pronoun meaning it, referring here to the coffee.
Lo prefiero caliente.
I prefer it hot.
quieres
[KYEH-rehs]
you want
From querer, this means you want in informal singular speech.
Tú quieres café grande hoy.
You want a large coffee today.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Moved to Mexico City for work and needed to get conversational fast. Two weeks of daily practice and I was ordering tacos and negotiating with my landlord in Spanish.”
David K., 35, Startup Founder
“I spent a month backpacking through Colombia and this app was a lifesaver. The scenario-based lessons meant I could handle real situations from day one.”
Rachel T., 26, Travel Blogger
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer