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How do you say "nostril" in Italian?
la narice
In Italian, "nostril" is la narice.
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Pronunciation
Say narice as na-ri-ce, putting the emphasis on ri. Each vowel stays crisp and single-note, unlike the gliding vowels of English.
Grammar notes
la narice is feminine. Its plural is narici.
Example sentence
L'aria fredda gli pungeva le narici.
The cold air stung his nostrils.
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How to remember la narice
Whenever you think of "The cold air stung his nostrils.", let narice be the word that pops up first.
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- pupil la pupilla
- iris l' iride
- eyelid la palpebra
- earlobe il lobo dell'orecchio
- thigh la coscia
- shin lo tibia
- heel il tallone
- toe la punta
- fingertip la punta del dito
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Questions about la narice
How do you pronounce la narice?
Say narice as na-ri-ce, putting the emphasis on ri. Each vowel stays crisp and single-note, unlike the gliding vowels of English.
Is la narice masculine or feminine?
la narice is feminine. la narice is feminine. Its plural is narici.
How is la narice used in Italian?
la narice is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: L'aria fredda gli pungeva le narici. (The cold air stung his nostrils.).
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