lábios
neutral, Brazil
The Brazilian Portuguese word for "lips" is lábios. The singular is lábio, and the word for "mouth" is boca.
Meaning: parts of the mouth (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| lábios | neutral, Brazil |
| boca | mouth |
Lábios is used in everyday talk, in beauty contexts and in medical ones. Phrases like batom nos lábios mean "lipstick on the lips".
How does it change in a sentence?
Lábio is masculine and the plural is lábios. Because we have two lips, Portuguese speakers almost always use the plural.
How do you pronounce it?
The stress falls on the first syllable, so it sounds like "LAH-bee-oos".
Did you know?
- The word labial in protetor labial comes from the same Latin root as lábio.
Examples in context
- Ela passou batom nos lábios.She put lipstick on her lips.
- Ele mordeu o lábio.He bit his lip.
Example conversation
Helena asks her friend Paula about a lip balm at a pharmacy.
- HelenaMeus lábios estão secos.My lips are dry.
- PaulaUse este protetor labial.Use this lip balm.
- HelenaVou levar.I will take it.
