Labio (en. Lip)

/ˈlaβjo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The external part of the mouth located at the ends of the lip line.
The lips are sensitive and have many nerve endings.
Los labios son sensibles y tienen muchas terminaciones nerviosas.
Each of the fleshy edges that form the mouth.
She painted her lips with a bright red color.
Se pintó los labios con un color rojo brillante.
In anatomy, it refers to the edges of natural body openings or cavities.
The vaginal lips vary in size and shape among women.
Los labios vaginales son diferentes en tamaño y forma entre las mujeres.

Etymology

From Latin 'labium', meaning 'lip' or 'edge'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to kiss the lips
The action of bringing one's lips together with another person as a sign of affection.
besar los labios
sealed lips
Refers to someone who keeps a secret or does not speak.
labios sellados
lips of fire
An expression that alludes to something attractive or seductive.
labios de fuego

Related Words

mouth
Opening of the face that contains the lips and teeth.
boca
smile
Curvature of the lips that expresses joy.
sonrisa
kiss
Contact of the lips with another person.
beso

Slang Meanings

Painted lips
She always goes out with her lips painted red.
Ella siempre sale con los labios pintados de rojo.
To bite them
She always bites her lips when she's nervous.
Siempre se muerde los labios cuando está nerviosa.