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Head in Spanish

The Spanish word for 'head' is 'cabeza', pronounced kah-BEH-sah (IPA: /kaˈbesa/). It is an A1-level feminine noun (plural: cabezas).

Pronunciation: kah-BEH-sah

Spanishcabeza
Pronunciationkah-BEH-sah · /kaˈbesa/
Part of speechnoun (feminine)
Pluralcabezas
LevelA1 (beginner-friendly)

Example Sentences with 'cabeza'

  • Me duele la cabeza desde esta mañana.
    My head has been hurting since this morning.
  • Ella movió la cabeza para decir que no.
    She shook her head to say no.
  • El sombrero le cubre la cabeza.
    The hat covers his head.
  • Tengo que lavarme la cabeza hoy.
    I have to wash my hair today.

Common Phrases with 'cabeza'

  • de pies a cabeza
    from head to toe
  • perder la cabeza
    to lose one's head / go crazy

How to Use 'cabeza'

With body parts Spanish uses the definite article instead of a possessive: 'me duele la cabeza', not 'mi cabeza me duele'. Note that 'lavarse la cabeza' means to wash one's hair, not literally one's head.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you say 'head' in Spanish?

'Head' in Spanish is 'cabeza', pronounced kah-BEH-sah.

How do you spell 'cabeza'?

It is spelled c-a-b-e-z-a.

Is 'cabeza' masculine or feminine?

'Cabeza' is feminine: you say 'la cabeza'.

What is the plural of 'cabeza'?

The plural of 'cabeza' is 'cabezas'.

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