labio
/ˈlabjo/masculine
The English word "lip" is translated into Spanish as labio. It is also spelled befo. Wiktionary also lists labro and bezo.
Meaning: fleshy protrusion framing the mouth (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| labio | /ˈlabjo/ | masculine |
| labro | /ˈlabɾo/ | masculine |
| bezo | /ˈbeθo/ /ˈbeso/ |
masculine |
| bembo | /ˈbembo/ | masculine |
| buz | /buθ/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /bus/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
| belfo | /ˈbelfo/ | masculine |
| befo | /ˈbefo/ | masculine, alternative form |
| morro | /ˈmoro/ | masculine |
The standard, anatomical term for a lip is labio. This term is also used in technical contexts, such as when specifying the labio inferior (lower lip) or the labio superior (upper lip).
Which one should you use?
In contrast, morro is an informal way to refer to someone's lips in a colloquial or slightly derogatory way, often implying a large or protruding mouth. Other forms in the language include labro, bezo, bembo, buz, belfo and its alternative spelling befo.
How does it change in a sentence?
All provided forms for "lip" are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlabjo/
Did you know?
- The colloquial term bezo is a linguistic relative of the Albanian word buzë.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, morro is used in idioms to describe someone who is acting arrogant or 'stuck up'.
- While labio is the standard term, the word morro is frequently used in Spanish to refer to an animal's snout, such as a pig's 'snout'.
Examples in context
- Él se mordió el labio.He bit his lip.This sentence demonstrates the use of labio with the verb for biting.Tatoeba #2499874 by Shishir, translation #2006504 by Spamster
- Se me reventó el labio.My lip split.This sentence shows how to use labio when describing a split lip.Tatoeba #9250099 by ignacio, translation #9250101 by DJ_Saidez
- Ella se mordió el labio.She bit her lip.This sentence provides another example of using labio with the verb for biting.Tatoeba #2162811 by hayastan, translation #2006503 by Spamster
- Tengo un pequeño corte en el labio.I have a small cut on my lip.
- Tengo los labios secos. Me voy a aplicar bálsamo en la boca.My lips are dry. I'm going to apply lip balm to my mouth.
- Tienes unos morros hermosos.You have beautiful lips.
- 13 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and María are talking in a cafe.
- Javier¿Qué te pasó en el labio, María?What happened to your lip, María?
- MaríaMe golpeé el labio con la puerta.I hit my lip on the door.
- JavierParece que te duele mucho.It looks like it hurts a lot.
- MaríaSí, pero el labio ya está sanando.Yes, but the lip is already healing.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lip” translations and entries labio, labro, bezo, bembo, belfo, befo, morro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bezo, labio, labro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
