How to Say "Big Nose" in Spanish

nariz grande

/naɾiθ ɡɾande/from spelling rules

The English phrase "big nose" is nariz grande in Spanish.

nariz grande is used to describe a nose that is larger than average in size.

Which one should you use?

Nariz prominente is a formal way to describe a big nose, while narigón and narigona are colloquial terms used to refer to people with big noses.

/naɾiθ ɡɾande/

In certain regional slangs, calling someone narigón can be a coded way to suggest they are overly curious or 'sticking their nose' into other people's business.
The word nariz has an unexpected cousin in English: the word 'nasal'. Both trace back to the same Latin root, 'nāris'.
The word narigón is not just a description but is often used as a playful or affectionate nickname for a family member or friend.

Su nariz es prominente
His/her nose is prominent
Él/ella tiene una nariz grande
He/she has a big nose
Hola, ¿has visto a María? Ella tiene una nariz prominente y es fácil reconocerla en la multitud.
Hello, have you seen María? She has a prominent nose, and it's easy to recognize her in the crowd.
Esa actriz es hermosa, pero tiene una nariz grande que le da un toque distintivo.
That actress is beautiful, but she has a big nose that gives her a distinctive touch.
Mi primo es narigón, ¿has visto lo chistoso que se ve en las fotos?
My cousin has a big nose, have you seen how funny he looks in the pictures?
Él tiene una nariz grande.
He has a big nose.
Ese actor tiene la nariz grande.
That actor has a big nose.
No me gusta mi nariz grande.
I don't like my big nose.

Two friends are looking at a photo in a magazine.

Sources

IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries grande, nariz, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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