Nose in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: nah-REES
IPA: naˈɾiθ

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cultural referece

In Spanish folklore, there is a character called “El Nariz” or “El Gran Simón” who has an abnormally large nose.

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idioms

“Meter las narices” which means “to stick one’s nose in” or interfere in someone else’s business

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origin

From the Latin “naris” meaning “nostril”

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nariz info.

Tips to remember the word:
– Relate “nariz” to “nose” by thinking of the phrase “Needs A Rise” as noses are often prominent on faces and “rise” out.
– Visualize the “z” in “nariz” as a side profile of a nose with a loop at the bottom, like a cartoon nose.
– Think of “Nariz” as Na (Sodium) plus riz (which sounds like “rice”) — sodium (salt) can make your nose run, like eating spicy rice.

Explanations:
– “Nariz” is a singular noun in Spanish that designates the organ responsible for the sense of smell and breathing.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Tabique nasal” refers specifically to the nasal septum, but can sometimes be colloquially used to refer to the nose.
– “Fosas nasales” refers to the nasal passages or nostrils.

Alternate meanings like slang:
– “Meter la nariz” is an idiomatic expression meaning to be nosy or to meddle in other people’s business.

Examples of sentences that use it:
– “Ella se rompió la nariz jugando al fútbol.” (She broke her nose playing soccer.)
– “Tiene la nariz tapada porque está resfriado.” (He has a stuffy nose because he is cold.)
– “No metas tu nariz donde no te llaman.” (Don’t stick your nose where it’s not called for.)
– “Los perfumes tienen olores que agradan al olfato de la nariz.” (The perfumes have scents that please the sense of smell of the nose.)

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