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nariz

/nah-REES/

nose

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

The nariz is the primary organ for breathing and smelling.

nariz(noun)

fA1

nose

?

The main sense organ

Also:

hooter

?

Informal reference to the 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

  • olfato (sense of smell)

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

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Reminder

Even though 'nariz' ends in 'z', it is a feminine noun, so you always use 'la' before it: 'la nariz'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Using the 'the'

When talking about your own body parts, Spanish often uses 'el' or 'la' (the) instead of 'mi' (my). E.g., 'Me duele la nariz' (My nose hurts).

A colorful storybook illustration of a stylized nose leaning down to smell the steam and aroma rising from a steaming cup of coffee.

An expert taster uses their nariz (nose) to discern subtle aromas and complex flavors.

nariz(noun)

fB2

nose

?

sense of smell/expert taster

Also:

bow

?

the front part of a vessel or vehicle

,

snout

?

front end of an animal/machine

📝 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

  • proa (bow (of a ship))
  • olfato (smell/intuition)

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

💡 Grammar Points

Figurative Use

In technical fields like sailing or tasting, 'nariz' is used just like 'nose' in English to mean the front point or the sense of smell itself.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: nariz

Question 1 of 1

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

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Word Family

nasal(nasal (adjective)) - adjective
narigón(big-nosed person) - noun

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.