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"Nose" in Spanish: nariz

la nariz

Say it: nah-REESfeminine · la nariznoun/na.ˈɾis/

Nose is la nariz (nah-REES). It is feminine. A stuffy nose is nariz tapada. Point and say Me duele la nariz.

Cold

Tengo la nariz tapada.
I have a stuffy nose.
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How to pronounce nariz

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nah-REES

/na.ˈɾis/

nah-REES. Stress REES. Soft final z like s in Latin America.

"Nose" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
la nariznose

Default noun.

nariz tapadastuffy nose

Cold symptom.

me duele la narizmy nose hurts

Pain phrase.

sonar la narizto blow one's nose

With a tissue.

How to use nariz in real life

  1. 1Cold

    Tengo la nariz tapada.

    I have a stuffy nose.

    Nariz tapada is common.

  2. 2Allergy

    Me pica la nariz hoy.

    My nose itches today.

    Sensation with nariz.

  3. 3Tissue

    Voy a sonar la nariz.

    I'm going to blow my nose.

    Everyday action.

Mistakes English speakers make with nariz

Incorrect: El nariz está rojo.

Correct: La nariz está roja.

Nariz is feminine: la nariz.

Incorrect: My nose: el nose.

Correct: La nariz.

Use nariz, not nose.

Good to know

With a cold, people say nariz tapada or Me gotea la nariz. In Latin America, the z in nariz often sounds like s.

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A friend with a cold

  1. ChatPal

    ¿Tienes la nariz tapada otra vez?

    Do you have a stuffy nose again?

  2. You

    Sí. La nariz no me deja dormir.

    Yes. My nose won't let me sleep.

  3. ChatPal

    Toma pañuelos y descansa.

    Take tissues and rest.

  4. You

    Gracias. Voy a acostarme.

    Thanks. I'm going to lie down.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Nose" in Spanish

Is nariz masculine?

No. Feminine: la nariz, mi nariz.

How do I say stuffy nose?

Nariz tapada.

How do I say my nose hurts?

Me duele la nariz.

How do you pronounce the z in nariz?

Like s for many Latin American speakers: nah-REES.

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