barbilla de labio inferior
/baɾbiʝa de labjo infeɾjoɾ/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase soul patch is translated into Spanish as barbilla de labio inferior. Wiktionary also lists barbillita.
Meaning: narrow beard (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| barbilla de labio inferior | /baɾbiʝa de labjo infeɾjoɾ/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| barbillita | /baɾbiʝita/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
This term refers to a narrow beard.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both terms are feminine nouns.
Did you know?
- In casual conversation, some might simply call this growth mosca, which literally translates to 'fly'.
- While barbilla refers to the soul patch here, in many Spanish-speaking countries it is the common word for 'chin'.
- In some Latin American cultures, facial hair styles like the barbillita are associated with specific artistic or bohemian subcultures rather than just fashion.
Example sentences for Spanish are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are discussing his new look.
- MateoMira mi nueva barbilla de labio inferior.Look at my new soul patch.
- MaríaSe ve muy moderna, Mateo.It looks very modern, Mateo.
- Mateo¿Crees que debería dejarla crecer más?Do you think I should let it grow more?
- MaríaNo, así está perfecta.No, it is perfect like this.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “soul patch” translations, 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.
