Italian · Body & Health
"Nose" in Italian: naso
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Nose in Italian is il naso (NAH-zoh), a masculine noun. With a cold you may say ho il naso chiuso. A nosy person is a ficcanaso. Plural is i nasi.
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How to pronounce naso
Say it
NAH-zoh
/ˈna.zo/
Naso stresses NAH: NAH-zoh. The s is voiced. Final o is clear and short.
"Nose" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il naso | the nose Body noun with the article. | Body noun with the article. |
| naso chiuso | stuffy nose Cold and allergy talk. | Cold and allergy talk. |
| naso che cola | runny nose Literal dripping nose. | Literal dripping nose. |
| ficcanaso | nosy person Someone who sticks their nose in. | Someone who sticks their nose in. |
How to use naso in real life
- 1Pharmacy visit
Ho il naso chiuso da ieri.
I've had a stuffy nose since yesterday.
Chiuso describes congestion.
- 2Allergy season
Mi prudono gli occhi e il naso.
My eyes and nose itch.
Il naso with body symptoms.
- 3Kids teasing
Non fare il ficcanaso!
Don't be nosy!
Ficcanaso embeds naso.
Mistakes English speakers make with naso
Incorrect: La naso è rosso.
Correct: Il naso è rosso.
Naso is masculine: il naso.
Incorrect: Mi fa male la nose.
Correct: Mi fa male il naso.
Use naso, not English nose.
Good to know
Gesture culture loves the nose: tapping it can mean shrewdness in some regions. In illness talk, naso chiuso is as common as mal di gola for explaining why you sound odd on the phone.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying tissues during a cold
ChatPal
Hai ancora il naso chiuso?
Is your nose still stuffy?
You
Sì. Il naso non mi lascia respirare.
Yes. My nose won't let me breathe.
ChatPal
Prendi uno spray per il naso in farmacia.
Get a nose spray at the pharmacy.
You
Buona idea. Il naso ringrazia già.
Good idea. My nose already thanks you.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Nose" in Italian
Is naso masculine?
Yes: il naso, un naso, i nasi.
How do I say stuffy nose?
Naso chiuso or ho il naso chiuso.
What is a ficcanaso?
A nosy person who sticks their nose into others' business.
How do I pronounce naso?
NAH-zoh, with a voiced s.
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