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.
Kali Uchis and KAROL G team up for a sultry, slow-burning track all about intense chemistry, late-night flirting, and undeniable attraction on the dance floor. Right from the start, they bring lethal confidence, calling the girl a killer with a style to match: “Tremenda asesina con un flow para matar” ("Tremendous killer with a flow to kill"). The hook compares physical closeness to body ink (“se me pega como un tattoo” / "sticks to me like a tattoo"), setting the mood for a bold party track loaded with swagger, diamonds, and movie-level drama—even comparing the girl to a character straight out of a Quentin Tarantino film (“Una muñequita de una peli Tarantino”).
Along the way, the lyrics offer great slang and cultural references to learn. Kali describes herself using delicious Colombian staples, saying she is as soft as honey and coconut and sweet like arepas de choclo (sweet corn cakes). She shouts out women from Brazil, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Mexico, delivering a totally shameless, direct line: “Y esta noche soy lesbiana, tú me das las ganas” ("And tonight I'm a lesbian, you give me the urge"). Meanwhile, KAROL G sprinkles in heavy Medellín street slang like chimba (Colombian slang for cool or amazing) when she guarantees nobody is hotter (“nadie está más chimba que tú”). Packed with talk of strawberry lip gloss, sunroofs, and bitten lips, it is a fun, upfront celebration of pure seduction.