Portuguese · Body & Health
"Nose" in Portuguese: nariz
o nariz
Nose in Portuguese is o nariz. With a cold you might say Meu nariz está entupido. Touching your nariz while thinking is as human in Brazil as anywhere else.
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How to pronounce nariz
Say it
nah-REESH
/naˈɾiʃ/
nah-REESH. Final z often sounds like sh in Brazil.
"Nose" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o nariz | the nose Default body-part noun. | Default body-part noun. |
| nariz entupido | stuffed nose Cold and allergy talk. | Cold and allergy talk. |
| aspergir o nariz | to spray the nose Pharmacy instructions. | Pharmacy instructions. |
| debaixo do nariz | right under one's nose Idiom for something obvious. | Idiom for something obvious. |
How to use nariz in real life
- 1Pharmacy
Preciso de algo para nariz entupido.
I need something for a stuffed nose.
Symptom talk names o nariz.
- 2Allergy season
Meu nariz coça sem parar hoje.
My nose itches nonstop today.
Meu nariz for personal symptoms.
- 3Kids and sunscreen
Passe protetor no nariz também.
Put sunscreen on the nose too.
Care routines include o nariz.
Mistakes English speakers make with nariz
Incorrect: a nariz
Correct: o nariz
Nariz is masculine: o nariz.
Incorrect: Minha nose está vermelha.
Correct: Meu nariz está vermelho.
Use nariz, and masculine agreement.
Good to know
Nariz shows up in gentle teasing and idioms—meter o nariz where it does not belong means to poke into someone's business. Health talk stays practical: entupido, escorrendo, sangrando.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying a saline spray
ChatPal
Seu nariz está entupido há quantos dias?
How many days has your nose been stuffed?
You
Há três dias. O nariz não melhora.
Three days. The nose won't improve.
ChatPal
Leve este spray. Pinga no nariz de manhã e à noite.
Take this spray. Drop it in the nose morning and night.
You
Obrigada. Vou seguir a receita.
Thanks. I'll follow the instructions.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Nose" in Portuguese
How do I say stuffed nose?
Nariz entupido or estou com o nariz entupido.
Is nariz masculine?
Yes: o nariz, meu nariz.
How do I say runny nose?
Nariz escorrendo or coriza.
What does meter o nariz mean?
To stick your nose into someone else's business.
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