el labio
the lip
Example Sentence
Se me seco el labio y use un balsamo
My lip got dry and I used a balm
Meaning
El labio means the lip, the soft edge around your mouth. It often comes up with dryness, cuts, or balm.
Common Phrases
- tener los labios secos — to have dry lips
- ponerse bálsamo labial — to put on lip balm
Example
Se me secó el labio y usé un bálsamo.
My lip got dry and I used a balm.
Common Mistake
Do not drop the article: say el labio, not labio when you mean a specific lip in a sentence.