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How to Say ‘What size is it?’ in Portuguese

Qual é o tamanho?

kwahl eh oo ta-MA-nyoo

[kwahl eh oo ta-MA-nyoo]

Phrase Breakdown

Qual é

kwahl eh

What is

'Qual' means 'which/what'. In Portugal, it links smoothly into 'é', sounding like 'kwah-LEH'. The 'l' joins the next word.

Example

Qual é o teu nome?

What is your name?

Words in this phrase

Qual

[kwahl]

what / which

Question word; used before 'é' to ask 'what is' about a specific property.

Example

Qual é o teu nome?

What is your name?

[eh]

Form of the verb 'ser' used to identify or state something.

Example

É meu interesse conhecer melhor a empresa.

It is my interest to get to know the company better.

o tamanho?

oo ta-MA-nyoo

the size?

'Tamanho' means 'size'. The 'nh' sounds like the 'ny' in 'canyon': 'oo tuh-MAH-nyoo'. The 'o' at the start and end sounds like 'oo'. Raise your voice at the end for the question.

Example

Tem este casaco noutro tamanho?

Do you have this coat in another size?

Words in this phrase

[oo]

the

A masculine singular definite article used before nouns.

Example

O prazer de participar foi grande.

The pleasure of taking part was great.

tamanho

[ta-MA-nyoo]

size

The size of clothing, shoes or objects.

Example

Qual é o seu tamanho?

What is your size?

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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