nose

S1 W1

BrE /noʊz/ AmE /noʊz/

noun en → es

1 BODY PART A1

the part of the face that you breathe and smell through, above your mouth

nariz

Collocations nose bleed · runny nose

  • He has a cold and his nose is running.

    Tiene resfriado y le corre la nariz.

2 ANIMAL B1

the long flexible part on the face of an elephant or some other animals, used for breathing and touching things

probóscide

Collocations elephant's nose

  • The elephant uses its nose to pick up food.

    El elefante usa su probóscide para recoger la comida.

3 PERCEPTION B1

to notice or be aware of something, especially by using your senses

notar, percibir

  • nose sth out
  • She has a good nose for news stories.

    Ella tiene un buen olfato para las historias de noticias.

10 SPORT B2

the area between the goalposts in football, hockey, etc.

área del gol

Collocations nose of the goal

  • The ball just missed going into the nose of the goal.

    El balón apenas no entró en la parte frontal del arco.

12 DISLIKE B2

to dislike something very much, especially because it is unpleasant or offensive to you

desagradar, disgustar

  • nose sth
  • I really nose the smell of garlic.

    Realmente me desagrada el olor del ajo.

13 PROBITY C1

to be honest and fair, especially in business or politics

ser honrado y justo

Collocations nose clean

  • He has always nosed a clean record in business.

    Siempre ha mantenido un historial limpio en negocios.

14 INVESTIGATE C1

to investigate something carefully and thoroughly, especially to find out the truth about it

investigar, indagar

  • nose sth out
  • The police are nosing into the case.

    La policía está investigando el caso.

15 SMELL C1

to smell something, especially when you do not want to or it is unpleasant

oler algo desagradable

Collocations nose sth out

  • I can't nose the smell of smoke.

    No puedo soportar el olor a humo.