lábios
/ˈla.bjus/
The English phrase "lips" is lábios in Portuguese.
You can use the phrase lábios bonitos or lábios lindos to describe beautiful lips. If you need to describe chapped lips, you can say lábios ressecados or lábios rachados. While the word boca primarily means mouth, it can also be used to indirectly refer to the lips.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of lábios is lábio.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈla.bjus/. The stress is on the first of two syllables.
Did you know?
- In some Brazilian regionalisms, boca can be used as a slang term for a place where illegal drugs are sold, known as a boca de fumo.
- The term biquinho is a common, endearing way to describe a small pout or the shape of someone's lips, often used when someone is acting cute or being playful.
- The phrase dar com a língua nos dentes involves the tongue and teeth but is the standard way to say someone 'spilled the beans' or let a secret slip through their lips.
Examples in context
- Ele lambeu os lábios.He licked his lips.This sentence shows how to use lábios to describe the action of licking them.Tatoeba #2569316 by alexmarcelo, translation #2565560 by Hybrid
- Ela lambeu os lábios.She licked her lips.Tatoeba #2569317 by alexmarcelo, translation #2565561 by Hybrid
- Seus lábios se tocaram.Their lips met.This sentence shows how to use lábios to describe lips touching.Tatoeba #377587 by brauliobezerra, translation #305229 by CK
- Ele possui lábios sedutores.He has seductive lips.
- Ela realçou os lábios com um batom vermelho.She emphasized her lips with red lipstick.
- Faz um beicinho com os lábios!Make a pout with your lips!
- Adoro teus beijos na minha boquinha.I love your kisses on my little mouth.
- seus lábios são incríveisYour lips are amazing
- que lábios maravilhososWhat marvelous lips
- 51 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Rodrigo and Juliana are talking about skincare at home.
- RodrigoJuliana, seus lábios parecem secos.Juliana, your lips look dry.
- JulianaSim, preciso de um protetor labial.Yes, I need a lip balm.
- RodrigoEu posso te dar o meu.I can give you mine.
- JulianaObrigada, Rodrigo, isso ajudará muito.Thanks, Rodrigo, that will help a lot.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry lábios, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
