Taglia media
Medium size
Language note: Media is pronounced 'ME-di-a', different from the English pronunciation of 'media'.
Culture note: When in doubt about portions or clothing sizes, 'taglia media' is a safe choice in Italy.
Context: The salesperson asks if you want a shirt that is not too big or small.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Taglia
[TAH-lyah]
Size
Refers to the dimensions or the magnitude of an object or clothing.
Preferisco una taglia media per i pantaloni.
I prefer a medium size for pants.
media
[MEH-dyah]
Medium
A size that is between small and large.
Questi jeans sono una taglia media.
These jeans are a medium size.
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