labios carnosos
/labjos kaɾnosos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'big lips' is translated into Spanish as labios carnosos.
This phrase is used to describe lips that are full and fleshy in appearance.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'fleshy lips', where carnosos comes from carne (flesh).
Which one should you use?
While labios grandes literally means 'big lips', labios carnosos is the more natural and common way to describe lips that are full or plump. Additionally, you may encounter the informal term labios gordos, which translates to 'fat lips'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single fleshy lip, use the singular form labio carnoso.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone's lips gordos can be a playful term of endearment for babies, whereas in English 'fat' is rarely used affectionately.
- The word labio is used in Spanish to describe not just the mouth, but also the edges of a wound or the rim of a vessel.
- Spanish uses the same word carne for 'meat' and 'flesh', making the literal translation of labios carnosos sound more visceral to an English speaker than it does to a native Spanish speaker.
Examples in context
- Ella tiene los labios muy carnosos.She has very full lips.
- Ella tiene unos labios carnosos.She has full, fleshy lips.
- Ese maquillaje resalta tus labios carnosos.That makeup highlights your full lips.
- Busco un labial para labios carnosos.I am looking for a lipstick for full lips.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are talking about makeup and beauty.
- ElenaMira este nuevo brillo para labios carnosos.Look at this new gloss for full lips.
- JavierSe ve muy bien en ti, Elena.It looks very good on you, Elena.
- ElenaGracias, me gusta cómo lucen mis labios carnosos.Thanks, I like how my full lips look.
- JavierTienen un color muy natural.They have a very natural color.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
