Tamaños (en. Sizes)

/taˈmaɲos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Variation in the measurement or dimension of an object or thing.
The sizes of shirts can vary, from S to XXL.
Los tamaños de las camisetas pueden variar, desde S hasta XXL.
Different dimensions in products, such as in boxes or furniture.
We have sizes of boxes for different needs.
Disponemos de tamaños de cajas para diferentes necesidades.
Used in contexts of comparison between objects or spaces.
The sizes of buildings in the city are impressive.
Los tamaños de los edificios en la ciudad son impresionantes.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'tam magnus', which means 'so big'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in large sizes
refers to large objects or spaces.
a tamaños grandes
of all sizes
implies a variety of dimensions or magnitudes.
de todos los tamaños
in reduced size
indicates a smaller version of something.
en tamaño reducido

Related Words

size
refers to the measurement or dimension of an object.
tamaño
dimension
specifies a spatial measurement.
dimension
magnitude
it is the large extent or size of something.
magnitud

Slang Meanings

Reference to specific sizes or measurements in clothing.
I always look for clothing that comes in larger sizes.
Siempre busco ropa que venga en tamaños más amplios.
Used in the context of food to refer to the size of portions.
Here, hamburgers come in giant sizes.
Aquí las hamburguesas vienen en tamaños gigantes.