brillo de labios
/bɾiʝo de labjos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, lip gloss is translated as brillo de labios.
The phrase refers to a cosmetic product applied to the lips to make them look shiny or glossy.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase brillo de labios is composed of brillo (shine/gloss) and de labios (of lips).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In many Spanish-speaking countries, especially among younger generations or in beauty contexts, the English loanword gloss is used colloquially.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, brillo labial and brillo para labios are variants for lip gloss.
Did you know?
- The verb form of brillo, which is brillar, is used idiomatically to describe someone who stands out or excels in a particular field.
- The word brillo is derived from the verb brillar, which shares a lineage with the Latin word 'bēryllus', meaning 'beryl', a precious gemstone.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, brillo can also refer to the 'glow' of a person's skin or the 'sparkle' in someone's eyes during an emotional moment.
Examples in context
- Dame el brillo de labiosGive me the lip gloss
- ¿Tienes brillo de labios?Do you have lip gloss?
- ¿Me prestas tu lip gloss?Can you lend me your lip gloss?
- Necesito un brillo de labios nuevo.I need a new lip gloss.
- ¿Dónde dejaste mi brillo de labios?Where did you leave my lip gloss?
- Ese brillo de labios es muy brillante.That lip gloss is very shiny.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are getting ready to go out together.
- Alejandro¿Quieres usar mi brillo de labios?Do you want to use my lip gloss?
- MaríaSí, gracias, Alejandro.Yes, thank you, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¿Te gusta el color?Do you like the color?
- MaríaEs un brillo de labios muy bonito.It is a very pretty lip gloss.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries brillo, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
