gistro is a fun and very specific Colombian slang word for 'lipstick'. You likely won't find this unique term in a standard Spanish textbook, making it a perfect word to learn from music!
In 'Labios Mordidos,' the lyric "Faldita corta y gistro pa' salir por el sunroof" (Short skirt and lipstick to go out through the sunroof) paints a vivid picture of getting ready for a fun night out. It's a great example of how regional slang, used by Colombian artists like Kali Uchis and Karol G, makes Spanish a rich and diverse language.
This song is a team-up between Kali Uchis and KAROL G, and it's all about celebrating female power and desire, specifically between women. They call themselves "La combi' perfecta pa' olvidarse de ese mal" (The perfect combo to forget that bad thing), positioning themselves as the ultimate escape. The whole track is built around this incredibly confident energy, describing a woman who is so magnetic that she sticks to you "como un tattoo" (like a tattoo). It's a bold, permanent kind of attraction.
They trade lines describing a woman who is both beautiful and dangerous, like "una muñequita de una peli Tarantino" (a little doll from a Tarantino movie). The lyrics are very direct about the physical attraction, with KAROL G warning that playing with her "siempre sale caro" (always ends up being expensive). Kali Uchis adds her own flavor, comparing herself to sweet things like "miel y coco" (honey and coconut) before dropping one of the song's most blunt lines: "Y esta noche soy lesbiana, tú me das las ganas" (And tonight I'm a lesbian, you make me want to be). It's a fun, high-energy reggaeton track that's all about women admiring and desiring other women.
Kali Uchis, born Karly Marina Loaiza on July 17, 1994, in Alexandria, Virginia, is a Colombian-American singer and songwriter celebrated for her unique blend of contemporary R&B, neo soul, and Latin music. Growing up with roots in both the United States and Colombia, she learned piano and saxophone in high school and began her music career with the genre-defying mixtape Drunken Babble in 2012.
Uchis gained wider acclaim with her 2015 EP Por Vida and broke through with her debut studio album Isolation in 2018, earning critical praise and notable collaborations. She is known for her smooth vocals and fusion of cultural influences, highlighted by her Grammy-nominated album Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otras Cosas) (2020), which cemented her global crossover appeal. With multiple awards, including a Grammy, Kali Uchis continues to captivate audiences with her evocative sound and artistic versatility.