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nariz

nah-REES/naˈɾis/

“nariz” means “nose” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

nose

Also: hooter
NounfA1
A simple, colorful illustration showing the profile view of a friendly face with a clearly defined nose.

📝 In Action

Ella tiene una nariz pequeña y recta.

A1

She has a small, straight nose.

Me pica la nariz, creo que voy a estornudar.

A1

My nose is itchy, I think I'm going to sneeze.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • fosa nasal – nostril
  • sonarse la nariz – to blow one's nose

Idioms & Expressions

  • meter la nariz – to poke one's nose in/to meddle

nose

Also: bow, snout
NounfB2
A colorful storybook illustration of a stylized nose leaning down to smell the steam and aroma rising from a steaming cup of coffee.

📝 In Action

El catador de vinos tiene una excelente nariz para identificar los aromas frutales.

B2

The wine taster has an excellent nose for identifying the fruity aromas.

Asegúrate de que la nariz del barco apunte hacia el faro.

B2

Make sure the bow (nose) of the boat points toward the lighthouse.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • nariz chata – flat nose
  • nariz aguileña – aquiline nose (hooked)

Idioms & Expressions

  • tener nariz para algo – to have a knack or intuition for something

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "nariz" in Spanish:

bow→hooter→nose→snout→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: nariz

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'nariz' in a figurative way, referring to intuition or specialized skill?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
nasal(nasal (adjective)) — Adjective
narigón(big-nosed person) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
felizlombriz
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *nāris*, which originally meant 'nostril' and was often used in the plural form (*nārēs*) to refer to the entire nose.

First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: narizItalian: narice

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Es 'nariz' masculina o femenina?

'Nariz' is always feminine. Remember it as 'LA nariz', even though it ends in 'z'.

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'nariz' y 'olfato'?

'Nariz' is the physical organ (the nose). 'Olfato' is the sense itself (the sense of smell), or sometimes an inner sense, like intuition.