nariz pequeña
/naɾiθ pekeɲa/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for small nose is nariz pequeña.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective pequeña must agree in gender with the feminine noun nariz. When expressing the plural, both the noun and the adjective take the feminine plural ending, resulting in narices pequeñas.
How do you pronounce it?
/naɾiθ pekeɲa/
Did you know?
- While nariz pequeña is the literal term, Spanish speakers often use the diminutive naricita to describe a small nose, which can also imply that the nose is 'cute'.
- While nariz is feminine in Spanish, its cognate in Portuguese, nariz, is masculine.
- When describing a child's nariz pequeña, speakers often use the phrase nariz de querubín, referring to the small noses depicted on cherubs in Renaissance art.
Examples in context
- Tengo una nariz pequeña.I have a small nose.
- Me encanta tu nariz chiquita.I love your tiny nose.
- ¡Qué linda nariz pequeñita tienes!What a cute itsy-bitsy nose you have!
- ¡Eres adorable con tu naricita!You're adorable with your little nose!
- Ella tiene una nariz pequeña.She has a small nose.
- Mi bebé tiene una nariz pequeña.My baby has a small nose.
- Esa muñeca tiene una nariz pequeña.That doll has a small nose.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are looking at a drawing of a person.
- Alejandro¿Ves esa nariz pequeña en el dibujo?Do you see that small nose in the drawing?
- ElenaSí, es una nariz pequeña y bonita.Yes, it is a small and pretty nose.
- AlejandroParece un personaje de caricatura.It looks like a cartoon character.
- ElenaTienes razón, Alejandro.You are right, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
