Kilo Lingo

/laˈβjal/

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Translation

labial

Word origin

From Latin labialis, from labium ('lip'). It describes anything relating to the lips, including the speech sounds made with them.

Origin
Latin
Root
labialis
English cognates
labial, lip

Grammar

Masc plurallabiales

Examples

"p" consonante .

The letter 'p' is a labial consonant.

.

The dentist examined the child's lip area.

¿ tensión pronunciar ?

Do you notice the tension in the lips when you pronounce that word?

forman .

Labial sounds are formed with both lips.

crema .

A lip balm protects against the cold in winter.

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This word is part of lesson 93.