Nasa (en. Pot)

/ˈnasa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An opening through which one breathes.
An individual's nose can vary in shape.
La nasa de un individuo puede variar en forma.
Organ of the sense of smell and respiration.
He/she feels the fragrance with his/her nose.
Siente la fragancia con su nasa.

Etymology

From Latin 'nasus', which means 'nose'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take something by the nose
To understand or grasp something quickly.
coger algo por la nasa
nose up
To have a bad attitude or be arrogant.
nasa en alto

Related Words

nose
An organ in the face that includes the nose.
nariz
smell
Sense related to the perception of odors.
olfato
respiration
Process of inhaling and exhaling air.
respiración

Slang Meanings

To be in a complicated situation.
He is in trouble for not turning in the work on time.
Está en la nasa por no haber entregado el trabajo a tiempo.
Inability to understand something.
I don't understand anything, I'm in trouble.
No entiendo nada, estoy en la nasa.