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.