Spanish Expression · Intermediate
tener labia
to have the gift of gab / to be eloquent
Pronunciation: te-NÉR LÁ-bia
Meaning
To have a skill for speaking persuasively or charmingly.
Example
El vendedor tenía mucha labia y me convenció.
The salesman had the gift of gab and convinced me.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice tener labia out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish expression.