Spanish word

respingón

Pronunciation

IPA/respiŋˈgon/

Meaning

  • adjectiveupturned

Example

Tiene la nariz respingona.

She has an upturned nose.

Illustration for respingón (upturned)

More examples

Su sonrisa resalta junto a la nariz respingona.

Her smile stands out alongside her upturned nose.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • nariz respingona

    upturned nose

  • tener la nariz respingona

    have an upturned nose

  • perfil respingón

    upturned profile

Similar words

alzado: Nose tip that is clearly elevated and points upward, marked by obvious lift.
levantado: Nose tip turned upward in shape, reflecting an upturned contour.

Definition in Spanish

Describe una nariz cuya punta se eleva ligeramente hacia arriba, visible desde el frente y el perfil.

Word origin

Derived from the stem resping- (a flicking or springing action) combined with the intensifying suffix -ón to describe a tip that turns upward, applied to a nose.

Usage tips

  • 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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