Tienes una nariz grande
/tjenes una naɾiθ ɡɾande/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'you have a big nose' is translated into Spanish as Tienes una nariz grande.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Tienes una nariz grande, the verb tienes is the second-person singular informal form of tener (to have).
Did you know?
- Spanish has a specific idiom meter la nariz (to put in the nose), which means to meddle in other people's business.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, calling someone ' narizotas' (a diminutive-turned-augmentative) is a common, more playful way to tease a friend about a large nose.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, pointing out a physical feature like a nose can be seen as much more direct or even insulting than in English, depending on the tone used.
Examples in context
- Usted tiene una nariz grande. No se preocupe, es solo una característica física.You have a big nose. Don't worry, it's just a physical feature.
- Tienes una nariz grande. ¡Pero eso no importa! Eres hermoso tal y como eres.You have a big nose. But that doesn't matter! You are beautiful just the way you are.
- ¡Oye!, tienes una nariz grande.Hey, you have a big nose.
- Sé que tienes una nariz grande.I know you have a big nose.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a photo together.
- MaríaDaniel, tienes una nariz grande en esta foto.Daniel, you have a big nose in this photo.
- DanielEs por el ángulo de la cámara.It is because of the camera angle.
- MaríaTienes razón, ahora lo veo.You are right, I see it now.
- Daniel¡Exacto! No es tan grande.Exactly! It is not that big.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
