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"Narices" is a form of "narices", an interjection which is often translated as "darn". "Nariz" is a noun which is often translated as "nose". Learn more about the difference between "narices" and "nariz" below.
narices, las narices(
nah
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An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
1. (used to express annoyance)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. darn
¡Narices! He perdido el tren.Darn! I missed the train.
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
2. (used for emphasis)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. the heck
¿Dónde narices has puesto el mando?Where the heck did you put the remote?
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la nariz(
nah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. nose
Se te puso la nariz roja por el frío.Your nose turned red from the cold.
a. nose
Mi tío tiene buena nariz para los quesos finos.My uncle has a good nose for fine cheeses.
b. sense of smell
Mi pastor alemán tiene muy buena nariz.My German shepherd has an excellent sense of smell.
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