Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say "Nose" in Spanish
Nariz · noun · nah-REETH (Spain) / nah-REES (Latin America)
The Spanish word for "nose" is *nariz*, a feminine noun. It refers to the physical body part and also appears in several idiomatic expressions related to intuition, curiosity, and proximity.
nah-REETH (Spain) / nah-REES (Latin America)
Me duele la nariz por el resfriado.
My nose hurts because of the cold.
Nose in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for nose, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| nariz | nose | nah-REETH (Spain) / nah-REES (Latin America) | Default, widely understood |
| ñata | nose | colloquial, Southern Cone — refers to a snub nose |
How Native Speakers Use Nariz
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
At the doctor
El doctor me revisó la nariz y dijo que no está rota.
The doctor examined my nose and said it isn't broken.
Medical visit after an injury.
Describing someone
Tiene la nariz pecosa por el sol.
Her nose is freckled from the sun.
Describing a person's physical appearance.
Idiomatic expression
No metas la nariz en asuntos ajenos.
Don't stick your nose in other people's business.
Common idiom warning against being nosy.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Nariz
Pluralization error
Incorrect: Me sangran las narizes.
Correct: Me sangran las narices.
Words ending in "-z" change to "-ces" in the plural: nariz → narices, not "narizes."
Using possessive instead of article
Incorrect: Me rompí mi nariz.
Correct: Me rompí la nariz.
Spanish uses the definite article "la" with body parts when the possessor is clear from the reflexive pronoun "me." Adding "mi" is redundant.
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Common Questions About Nose in Spanish
- Is "nariz" masculine or feminine?
- "Nariz" is feminine despite not ending in "-a." You say "la nariz" and "una nariz."
- What does "meter la nariz" mean?
- "Meter la nariz" means to stick your nose into something — to be nosy or to pry into matters that don't concern you.
- How do you say "nostrils" in Spanish?
- "Nostrils" are called "fosas nasales" in formal or medical Spanish. Informally, many speakers say "los agujeros de la nariz" (the holes of the nose).