labios
/ˈlabjos/
The English phrase "lips" is translated into Spanish as labios.
labios is the most common and generic term used to refer to the lips.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you need to refer to a single lip, use the singular form labio.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlabjos/
Did you know?
- Spanish uses the term labio in geology to describe the rim or the edge of a crater or a canyon.
- In Spanish, the phrase de labios para afuera describes someone who is saying something they don't actually mean or are being insincere.
- While English speakers say 'gloss' or 'lipstick', a Spanish speaker might colloquially refer to the action of applying it as 'pintarse los labios', which literally translates to 'painting one's lips'.
Examples in context
- Le besé los labios.I kissed her on the lips.This sentence is useful for seeing how to express kissing someone on the lips using labios.Tatoeba #2898269 by hayastan, translation #9638239 by hakimdif
- Tus labios son rojos.Your lips are red.This sentence is useful for describing the color of someone's labios.Tatoeba #1498906 by marcelostockle, translation #1454989 by habazbooz69
- Tom tiene labios finos.Tom has thin lips.This sentence is useful for describing the thickness of someone's labios.Tatoeba #1439527 by marcelostockle, translation #1093603 by CK
- Sus labios eran de un rojo intenso.Her lips were a deep red.
- Aplicó bálsamo en sus labios y en su boca.She applied lip balm to her lips and mouth.
- ¡Qué labios tan suaves!What soft lips!
- Me mordí el labio por accidente.I accidentally bit my lip.
- María pintó sus labios de rojo.María painted her lips red.
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Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about skincare.
- JavierTengo los labios muy secos hoy.My lips are very dry today.
- SofíaPuedes usar mi bálsamo labial, Javier.You can use my lip balm, Javier.
- JavierGracias, Sofía. Me duelen los labios.Thanks, Sofía. My lips hurt.
- SofíaPóntelo ahora para hidratar tus labios.Put it on now to hydrate your lips.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry labios, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
