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Selling on Vinted in another language: tips for cross-border listings

· SnapList AI team

If you sell on Vinted, some of your buyers may read a different language from yours. Writing the listing in their language can make it easier for them to understand what they are buying, and clear information tends to mean fewer questions.

This post is about habits that help with cross-border listings. It does not cover shipping or fees, which you should check in Vinted’s help centre.

Write in the buyer’s language, in plain words

Short, simple sentences travel best. Idioms, slang and clever wordplay often do not.

Compare:

  • “Gorgeous piece, a bit of a steal, a few battle scars.”
  • “Wool coat, size M. One small stain on the left sleeve, shown in photo 5.”

The second is easy to read in any language and easy to translate correctly.

Some habits:

  • One fact per sentence.
  • Use common words for garment types.
  • Keep the same word for the same thing throughout.
  • Avoid abbreviations your buyer may not know.

If you are not fluent in the language, write in the one you know best and use a translation tool as a first draft only. Then check that the result reads naturally. A sentence that is grammatically correct but strange can confuse a buyer, so read it slowly, or ask someone who speaks the language if you can. Treat any machine translation as unchecked until you have done that.

Sizes: copy what the label says

Sizes cause more confusion across borders than almost anything else. EU, US and UK sizes differ, and the same number can mean different things.

A safe rule: write the size exactly as it is printed on the label, including the system. For example, “EU 40”, “UK 12” or “US 8”. If the label shows more than one, you can list them together, for example “UK 12 / EU 40 / US 8, as printed on the tag”.

Do not convert sizes from memory. A conversion chart can be wrong for a particular brand, and the printed number is the only one you can be sure of. If the label is faded, say so, and add measurements instead. Label and size-tag reading explains how to capture the tag well.

Units: give both, and say which

Measurements help buyers decide on fit, but only if the units are clear.

  • Always write the unit: “cm” or “in”.
  • If you can, give both: “pit to pit 54 cm / 21.3 in”.
  • Take every measurement yourself, flat, using the same method each time. Our guide to measuring clothes for resale describes the method.

Never put in a number you did not measure.

Condition and flaws

Vinted’s condition options are New; Like new; Very good; Good; and Satisfactory. Vinted advises choosing the lower grade when you are unsure, which is a sensible habit anyway.

Vinted also states that flaws and defects must be stated in the description and shown in photos. This matters across borders too: if a buyer finds a defect you did not mention, there is no easy way to sort it out over a shared language you may not speak well.

Describe flaws in concrete, translatable terms:

  • Where: “left cuff”, “back hem”, “inner pocket”.
  • What: “small hole”, “faded”, “missing button”, “pilling”.
  • How big: “about 1 cm”, “size of a coin”.

Then show it in a photo. See condition and flaws for how we think about listing them.

Titles and descriptions: keep them short

Vinted does not publish a title or description limit that we could find, so keep titles short. A good title names the brand, the item type and the size. Put anything else in the description.

Do not add hashtags of unrelated brand names to the description. Vinted states this is not allowed, and it is poor practice in any case.

Names for the same thing differ

Garment names do not always match between languages or regions. “Trainers”, “sneakers” and “sports shoes” are all in use. If you are unsure which word your buyer would use, one approach is to look at how local listings in that language name similar items, then use the common term. Where you cannot tell, describe the item plainly (“lace-up shoes for running”).

Using a tool for drafts

If you write listings in more than one language, a drafting tool can save typing. SnapList AI, for example, can draft text in the language of the marketplace you choose, based on the label and photos. Multi-language drafting is one option; a template file of your own phrases works too. In either case, read the result, check that it reads naturally, and paste it into Vinted yourself.

A worked example

Hypothetical item: a knitted jumper with a clear label.

  • Label: brand, “M”, “70% wool, 30% polyamide”.
  • Visible: grey, a small snag near the hem.

Listing in plain English: “Grey knitted jumper, brand name, size M as printed on label. 70% wool, 30% polyamide per care label. Condition: Very good. One small snag near the hem, shown in photo 4. Pit to pit 52 cm / 20.5 in, length 64 cm / 25.2 in.”

Translate it, then check that the translation reads naturally and that numbers and units are unchanged.

Quick checklist

  • Write short, plain sentences in the buyer’s language.
  • Check any translation reads naturally before you post.
  • Copy sizes exactly as printed, with the system (EU, UK, US).
  • Give measurements in cm and inches, taken by you.
  • Pick the lower condition grade when unsure.
  • State every flaw in the description and show it in a photo.
  • Keep titles short; Vinted does not publish a limit we could find.
  • No hashtags of unrelated brand names.

Marketplace rules change. Check the current rules in the app or help centre before you rely on a limit. Last reviewed 29 October 2026.