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“upturned” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/respiŋˈgon/

Example

Tiene la nariz respingona.

She has an upturned nose.

Illustration for respingón (upturned)

How to say “upturned” in Spanish

“Upturned” in Spanish is respingón.

Tip of the nose that tilts slightly upward and shows from both front and side.

Full entry for respingón: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with respingón

Su sonrisa resalta junto a la nariz respingona.

Her smile stands out alongside her upturned nose.

Tips for using respingón

  • The adjective is conversational and can be affectionate or teasing depending on tone and context, so tone determines whether 'respingón' sounds flattering or rude.

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