labios
“labios” means “lips” in Spanish (The two fleshy parts surrounding the mouth.).
lips
Also: rim
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Ella se pinta los labios de color rojo intenso.
A1She paints her lips a deep red color.
Por favor, no te muerdas los labios cuando estés nerviosa.
A2Please don't bite your lips when you are nervous.
El silencio en sus labios indicaba que no quería hablar del tema.
B1The silence on his lips indicated that he didn't want to talk about the subject.
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Quick Quiz: labios
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly describes the color of someone's lips?
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Comes directly from the Latin word *labium*, meaning 'lip.' It has been used in Spanish since the language's earliest stages.
First recorded: 13th century (in Romance languages)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'labios' almost always masculine, even though 'boca' (mouth) is feminine?
The gender of Spanish nouns is usually fixed, and 'labio' (the singular form) inherited its masculine gender from its Latin root, *labium*, which was neuter. The gender of related body parts doesn't always match.
Can I ever use the singular form, 'labio'?
Yes, but only if you are specifying one lip, like 'labio superior' (upper lip) or 'labio inferior' (lower lip). Otherwise, use the plural 'labios'.