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42 Spanish Phrases for Tailor and Shoe Repair
42 compact Spanish phrases for clothing alterations, fittings, shoe repair, zippers, hems, fabric fit, prices, pickup times, and service follow-up.
Table of Contents
Alterations
- 01
Necesito acortar el bajo.
I need to shorten the hem.
- 02
Quiero entallar la chaqueta.
I want to take in the jacket.
- 03
Las mangas están largas.
The sleeves are long.
- 04
Quiero ajustar el vestido.
I want to alter the dress.
- 05
¿Se puede ensanchar?
Can it be let out?
- 06
No cambie la forma.
Do not change the shape.
- 07
Solo un poco, por favor.
Just a little, please.
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Fitting
- 08
¿Puedo probármelo?
Can I try it on?
- 09
Marque aquí con alfileres.
Mark here with pins.
- 10
El hombro queda caído.
The shoulder sits low.
- 11
La tela tira aquí.
The fabric pulls here.
- 12
Al sentarme aprieta.
It feels tight when I sit.
- 13
Necesito moverme bien.
I need to move well.
- 14
Así queda mejor.
It fits better like this.
Zippers and Buttons
- 15
La cremallera está rota.
The zipper is broken.
- 16
Falta un botón.
A button is missing.
- 17
El broche no cierra.
The clasp does not close.
- 18
¿Puede reforzar la costura?
Can you reinforce the seam?
- 19
La costura se abrió.
The seam opened.
- 20
Necesito cambiar el forro.
I need to change the lining.
- 21
Use hilo del mismo color.
Use thread of the same color.
Shoe Repair
- 22
Necesito cambiar las suelas.
I need to replace the soles.
- 23
El tacón está gastado.
The heel is worn.
- 24
La punta está rota.
The toe is damaged.
- 25
¿Puede pegar esta parte?
Can you glue this part?
- 26
Me roza el zapato.
The shoe rubs me.
- 27
¿Puede ensancharlos un poco?
Can you stretch them a little?
- 28
Quiero plantilla nueva.
I want a new insole.
Price and Timing
- 29
¿Cuánto cuesta el arreglo?
How much does the repair cost?
- 30
¿Cuándo estará listo?
When will it be ready?
- 31
Lo necesito para viernes.
I need it for Friday.
- 32
¿Hay servicio urgente?
Is there urgent service?
- 33
¿Debe dejarse señal?
Is a deposit required?
- 34
Necesito recibo.
I need a receipt.
- 35
¿Aceptan tarjeta?
Do you accept cards?
Pickup and Follow-Up
- 36
Vengo a recogerlo.
I came to pick it up.
- 37
Traje el comprobante.
I brought the receipt.
- 38
Quiero probarlo antes.
I want to try it first.
- 39
Aún queda largo.
It is still long.
- 40
Ahora queda perfecto.
Now it fits perfectly.
- 41
¿Puede corregir esto?
Can you fix this?
- 42
Gracias por el arreglo.
Thank you for the repair.
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