Labial (en. Lip)
/laˈβjal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Refers to any sound produced with the lips.
The labial consonants are p and b.
Las consonantes labiales son p y b.
Description of certain types of movements or exercises performed with the lips.
Labial exercises are important for diction.
Los ejercicios labiales son importantes para la dicción.
Etymology
From Latin 'labialis', which means 'relating to the lips'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
labial lips
Exercise that involves the lips to improve oral expression.
labios labiales
labial sound
Sound produced by the contact of the lips.
sonido labial
Related Words
lip
Part of the body that forms the edges of the mouth.
labio
buccal
Related to the mouth.
bucal
oral
Related to the mouth or the articulation of sounds.
oral
Slang Meanings
Term used in slang to refer to romantic activities involving the lips.
That date was full of labials.
Esa cita estuvo llena de labiales.
Refers to a specific type of kiss that is particularly intense.
Give me a labial like the one you gave me last time.
Dame un labial como el que me diste la última vez.