nariz
/naˈɾis/masculine
The English word "nose" is translated into Portuguese as nariz.
The word nariz refers to the anatomical protuberance on the face. It is also used in various idiomatic expressions involving the face.
Meaning: protuberance on the face (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, the word focinho is often used to refer to the nose in a playful or humorous way.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form is nariz, and its plural form is narizes.
How do you pronounce it?
/naˈɾis/
When do people say it?
The expression Bater com o nariz na porta literally means "to hit one's nose against the door," but it is used idiomatically to describe a situation where someone's plans or expectations are abruptly rejected.
Did you know?
- In Portuguese, the word nariz is masculine, but its close relative in Spanish is feminine.
- While nariz is the standard term, calling someone's nose a focinho literally refers to an animal's snout.
- To describe someone who is overly curious or meddling, Portuguese speakers use the expression meter o nariz, meaning to put one's nose in.
Examples in context
- Tom coçou o nariz.Tom scratched his nose.The first sentence shows the use of nariz regarding scratching it.Tatoeba #5165527 by bill, translation #1092981 by CK
- Ela torceu o nariz.She squeamishly wrinkled her nose.The second sentence demonstrates nariz being used to describe wrinkling the nose.Tatoeba #8240016 by josivangoncalves, translation #8085129 by AlanF_US
- Quero coçar o nariz.I want to scratch my nose.The third sentence shows a desire to scratch the nariz.Tatoeba #1203423 by alexmarcelo, translation #1205633 by CK
- O médico examinou meu nariz.The doctor examined my nose.
- Você tem um narizinho lindo!You have a cute little nose!
- Não enfie o focinho onde não é chamado!Don't stick your nose where it doesn't belong!
- 117 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mariana and Lucas are looking at a photo of a friend.
- MarianaO nariz dele é engraçado nesta foto.His nose is funny in this photo.
- LucasVerdade, o nariz dele parece muito grande.True, his nose looks very big.
- MarianaLucas, você acha que é o ângulo?Lucas, do you think it is the angle?
- LucasSim, a luz destaca o nariz.Yes, the light highlights the nose.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nose” translations and entries nariz, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
