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How do you say "nostril" in Spanish?
la fosa nasal
In Spanish, "nostril" is la fosa nasal.
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Pronunciation
Say la FOH-sah nah-SAHL, stress on the first syllable of each word, literally meaning 'nasal pit'.
Grammar notes
la fosa nasal is feminine. Its plural is fosas nasales.
Example sentence
El aire frío le picaba las fosas nasales.
The cold air stung his nostrils.
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How to remember la fosa nasal
Fosa nasal literally means 'nasal pit', a clinical but clear way to say nostril.
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Questions about la fosa nasal
How do you pronounce la fosa nasal?
Say la FOH-sah nah-SAHL, stress on the first syllable of each word, literally meaning 'nasal pit'.
Is la fosa nasal masculine or feminine?
la fosa nasal is feminine. la fosa nasal is feminine. Its plural is fosas nasales.
How is la fosa nasal used in Spanish?
la fosa nasal is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: El aire frío le picaba las fosas nasales. (The cold air stung his nostrils.).
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