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tamaño

tah-MAH-nyo/taˈmaɲo/

“tamaño” means “size” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

size

Also: dimension, bulk
NounmA1
A visual comparison showing a massive red apple placed immediately next to a miniature red apple, illustrating the concept of physical size difference.

📝 In Action

Necesito saber el tamaño de la caja para enviarla.

A1

I need to know the size of the box to send it.

Hay que pedir una talla más grande. Este pantalón no es de mi tamaño.

A2

We have to order a bigger size. These pants are not my size.

El tamaño de la pantalla del televisor es perfecto para la sala.

A1

The size of the television screen is perfect for the living room.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • dimensión (dimension)
  • medida (measurement)

Common Collocations

  • de gran tamaño – large-sized / large scale
  • tamaño real – actual size / life-sized
  • tamaño bolsillo – pocket-sized

scale

Also: extent
NounmB1
A visual representation of magnitude, featuring a tiny human figure standing dwarfed by an immense, sweeping mountain range under a vast blue sky.

📝 In Action

El tamaño del problema era mucho mayor de lo que pensábamos.

B1

The scale of the problem was much bigger than we thought.

La crisis alcanzó un tamaño que nadie pudo prever.

B2

The crisis reached an extent that no one could foresee.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • de tal tamaño – of such a magnitude

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "tamaño" in Spanish:

bulk→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: tamaño

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'tamaño' in its most common context?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
grande(big) — Adjective
pequeño(small) — Adjective
dimensionar(to size/to dimension) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
bañodueño
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from a combination of the Latin words *tam* (meaning 'so much' or 'to such a degree') and *magnus* (meaning 'great' or 'large'). It literally conveys the idea of 'how great' something is.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: tamanho

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'tamaño' the same as 'talla'?

'Tamaño' means general size or dimension, applying to almost anything (boxes, rooms, problems). 'Talla' is usually reserved specifically for clothing and shoe sizes.

How do I ask about the size of an object?

You can simply ask '¿Qué tamaño tiene?' (What size does it have?) or '¿De qué tamaño es?' (Of what size is it?).