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labio

lah-bee-oh/ˈla.βjo/

“labio” means “lip” in Spanish (anatomy).

lip

Also: edge
NounmA1
General
A close-up illustration of a pair of human lips smiling slightly.

📝 In Action

Tengo los labios secos por el frío.

A1

My lips are dry because of the cold.

Ella se pintó los labios de color rojo.

A2

She painted her lips red.

El niño se mordió el labio inferior porque tenía miedo.

B1

The boy bit his lower lip because he was scared.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • labio superior – upper lip
  • labio inferior – lower lip
  • pintarse los labios – to put on lipstick

Idioms & Expressions

  • no despegar los labios – to not say a single word
  • leer los labios – to lip-read
  • morderse los labios – to suppress what one wants to say

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "labio" in Spanish:

edge→lip→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: labio

Question 1 of 3

How would you say 'I have dry lips' naturally in Spanish?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
pintalabios(lipstick) — Noun
labial(related to lips) — Adjective
balbucear(to stammer/babble (related root)) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'labium,' which refers to the lip or the edge of something.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: lipPortuguese: lábio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'labio' masculine or feminine?

It is masculine: 'el labio' (singular) and 'los labios' (plural).

How do you say 'lipstick' in Spanish?

The most common words are 'pintalabios,' 'lápiz labial,' or 'barra de labios' depending on the country.

Can 'labio' refer to the edge of a cup?

Usually, we use 'borde' for objects like cups. 'Labio' is mostly reserved for anatomy (mouth or wounds).