noun

la cabeza

head

Parte superior del cuerpo donde están el cerebro, los ojos, la nariz, la boca y las orejas.

The Spanish word "cabeza" means "head" in English.

It refers to:

  • The upper part of the human body or an animal, containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
  • Can also be used metaphorically, for example:
    • To refer to the leader or person in charge ("la cabeza de la empresa" = "the head of the company").
    • Indicates the beginning or top part of something.

Example:

  • "Me duele la cabeza" = "My head hurts."

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Examples

Mi muñeca tiene una gran cabeza.noun

My doll has a big head.

Me duele la cabeza.noun

My head hurts.

Me golpeé la cabeza con la puerta.noun

I hit my head on the door.

Me duele la cabeza después de estudiar mucho.noun

My head hurts after studying a lot.

Mi cabeza es muy grande.noun

My head is very big.

Ella tiene una flor en la cabeza.noun

She has a flower on her head.

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