Italian · Body & Health
"Lip" in Italian: labbro
il labbro
Note: plural: le labbra
Lip in Italian is il labbro (eel LAHB-broh), masculine. The plural is irregular: le labbra (feminine plural). Chapped lips are labbra screpolate.
In winter
Ho il labbro inferiore screpolato.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce labbro
Say it
eel LAHB-broh
/ˈlab.bro/
LAHB-broh, stress on LAHB. Labbra is LAHB-brah.
"Lip" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il labbro | the lip Singular. | Singular. |
| le labbra | the lips Usual plural. | Usual plural. |
| labbro superiore / inferiore | upper / lower lip Detailing which lip. | Detailing which lip. |
| rossetto sulle labbra | lipstick on the lips Makeup talk. | Makeup talk. |
How to use labbro in real life
- 1In winter
Ho il labbro inferiore screpolato.
My lower lip is chapped.
Il labbro singular.
- 2At a pharmacy
Cerco una crema per le labbra.
I'm looking for a cream for the lips.
Le labbra plural.
- 3After spicy food
Mi brucia il labbro: era troppo piccante.
My lip is burning: it was too spicy.
Mi brucia il labbro.
Mistakes English speakers make with labbro
Incorrect: La labbro è gonfio.
Correct: Il labbro è gonfio.
Singular labbro is masculine.
Incorrect: I labbri sono secchi.
Correct: Le labbra sono secche.
Plural is le labbra, not i labbri.
Good to know
Italian makeup counters talk constantly about labbra—hydration, colore, winter care. The gender flip from il labbro to le labbra surprises learners and sticks after one correction.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying lip balm before skiing
ChatPal
Ti fa male il labbro per il freddo?
Does your lip hurt from the cold?
You
Sì. Il labbro superiore è tutto secco.
Yes. The upper lip is completely dry.
ChatPal
Prendi questo balsamo per le labbra.
Take this balm for the lips.
You
Grazie. Lo metto sulle labbra ogni ora.
Thanks. I'll put it on my lips every hour.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lip" in Italian
What gender is labbro?
Masculine singular: il labbro. Plural le labbra is feminine.
How do you say lips?
Le labbra.
How do I say upper lip?
Il labbro superiore.
Is i labbri correct?
No. Use le labbra.
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