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noun

la napia

nose

Definition & meaning

Napia is a colloquial, often humorous word for the nose, especially in Argentine and Rioplatense Spanish. It can also suggest a noticeably large or prominent nose, depending on context.

Grammar & Word origin

Napia is a feminine noun: la napia; its plural is las napias. It does not have clearly separable parts in modern Spanish. It is associated with Lunfardo, the slang tradition of the Río de la Plata region; its exact origin is uncertain.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • nariz — the standard, neutral word for “nose”; unlike napia, it is not slangy or humorous.
  • Antonyms: None. The word names a body part and has no direct antonym.

Common phrases & collocations

  • tener una napia — “to have a nose,” often implying a prominent one. ()
  • tocarse la napia — “to touch one’s nose.” ()

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Examples

Los payasos llevaban unas napias rojas de mentira para hacer reír a los niños.noun

The clowns wore fake red noses to make the children laugh.

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