In this workshop you will practice a short, realistic pharmacy conversation in Spanish. You will learn how to open with a question about baby diapers, how to say you are looking for pull-up style diapers, how to ask about training pants, and how to ask for the largest size. You will also hear a full exchange between a customer and an employee, so you can practice both roles. Each native line is explained in English before you use it, and every task includes a clear answer or self-check so you can confirm your progress without a teacher.
Opening the conversation and naming the product
Start with a polite greeting, then ask your question. The line «¿Tienen pañales para bebé?» means 'Do you have baby diapers?' Use the plural pañales because you are asking about a product category, not one single diaper. If you want the pull-on shape, use «Busco pañales tipo calzón.», which means 'I'm looking for pull-up style diapers.' The phrase tipo calzón literally means 'underwear type' and is widely understood for pull-on diapers. Another useful label is «¿Tiene calzoncillos de entrenamiento?», meaning 'Do you have training pants?' This label is used in Mexico and parts of Central America for cloth-like training pants. For pronunciation practice, copy the recording's intonation and pause pattern for each line rather than treating a blanket rising tone as required; «Busco pañales tipo calzón.» is a statement of what you need.
Asking about size and understanding the reply
Once the employee knows what you want, size is the next step. The question «¿Cuál es la talla más grande?» means 'What is the largest size?' The word talla is the usual word for clothing and diaper size. In some countries talla is used mainly for clothes and tamaño for objects, but talla is understood for diapers. In the full exchange, the customer begins with «Buenas tardes, busco pañales tipo calzón para mi hijo.», which means 'Good afternoon, I'm looking for pull-up style diapers for my son.' The employee answers with «Claro, ¿qué talla necesita?», meaning 'Of course, what size does he need?' The customer then says «Talla grande. ¿Tiene una opción que aguante toda la noche?», which means 'Large size. Do you have an option that lasts all night?' Finally, the employee replies with «Sí, estos son más absorbentes. Están en el pasillo tres.», meaning 'Yes, these are more absorbent. They're in aisle three.' The employee gives both a product detail and a location. The location is a place in the store.
Listen once, then say the phrase yourself. Slow playback keeps the original pitch.
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¿Tienen pañales para bebé?
Do you have baby diapers?
tee-EH-nehn pah-NYAH-lehs PAH-rah beh-BEH
Busco pañales tipo calzón.
I'm looking for pull-up style diapers.
BOOS-koh pah-NYAH-lehs TEE-poh kahl-SOHN
¿Tiene calzoncillos de entrenamiento?
Do you have training pants?
tee-EH-neh kahl-sohn-SEE-yohs deh ehn-treh-nah-MYEHN-toh
¿Cuál es la talla más grande?
What is the largest size?
kwahl ehs lah TAH-yah mahs GRAHN-deh
Read one side aloud, then answer in your own words. The goal is to make the exchange yours.
Buenas tardes, busco pañales tipo calzón para mi hijo.
Good afternoon, I'm looking for pull-up style diapers for my son.Claro, ¿qué talla necesita?
Of course, what size does he need?Talla grande. ¿Tiene una opción que aguante toda la noche?
Large size. Do you have an option that lasts all night?Sí, estos son más absorbentes. Están en el pasillo tres.
Yes, these are more absorbent. They're in aisle three.Your turn
Try each prompt out loud. Choose a guided start, the full sequence, or a challenge pass after your first attempt.
Guided exchange: customer asks, you answer
Imagine you are the employee at a pharmacy. A customer greets you and asks for pull-up style diapers for a child. You will hear the customer's opening line and then respond with the correct employee question about size.
Your task: Listen to «Buenas tardes, busco pañales tipo calzón para mi hijo.». Then say the employee's reply from «Claro, ¿qué talla necesita?» out loud. After that, listen to «Talla grande. ¿Tiene una opción que aguante toda la noche?» and say the employee's final reply from «Sí, estos son más absorbentes. Están en el pasillo tres.» out loud. Repeat the whole exchange once more, trying to keep a calm, helpful tone.
Reply comprehension: choose the correct meaning
You are the customer. You have just asked for a large size and an option that lasts all night. The employee answers you. Read the three choices below and decide which one matches the employee's reply.
Your task: Listen to «Sí, estos son más absorbentes. Están en el pasillo tres.». Then choose the best English meaning: A) Yes, these are more absorbent and they are in aisle three. B) No, we only have small sizes. C) Yes, but they are in the baby food section. Say your choice out loud, then say the Spanish line «Sí, estos son más absorbentes. Están en el pasillo tres.» yourself.
Recall and role switch: customer and employee
Now practice the full conversation from memory. You will play both roles in two rounds. Use the lines you have already heard and practiced. Do not add new phrases; use only the lines from the recordings.
Your task: Round one: play the customer. Say «Buenas tardes, busco pañales tipo calzón para mi hijo.», then wait for the employee line «Claro, ¿qué talla necesita?», then say «Talla grande. ¿Tiene una opción que aguante toda la noche?», then wait for «Sí, estos son más absorbentes. Están en el pasillo tres.». Round two: play the employee. Wait for «Buenas tardes, busco pañales tipo calzón para mi hijo.», then say «Claro, ¿qué talla necesita?», wait for «Talla grande. ¿Tiene una opción que aguante toda la noche?», then say «Sí, estos son más absorbentes. Están en el pasillo tres.». If you are alone, say both roles in order without pausing.
Common questions
Should I use pañal or pañales when I ask at the store?
Use the plural pañales when you ask about the product in general, as in «¿Tienen pañales para bebé?». The singular pañal refers to one single diaper. Since you are asking whether the store carries the product, the plural is the natural choice.
What is the difference between tipo calzón and calzoncillos de entrenamiento?
They can overlap, but the source distinguishes them: «Busco pañales tipo calzón.» asks for pull-on diaper style, while «¿Tiene calzoncillos de entrenamiento?» names training pants, a label used in Mexico and parts of Central America for cloth-like training pants. Check the package or ask the store employee which product matches the fit and absorbency you need.
Sources and further reading
- spanish: buy diapers and pull upsChecked September 2026
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