What is cabeza?

Cabeza

"Cabeza" is a Spanish word that translates to "head" in English. It can refer to the physical head, the uppermost part of the human body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Beyond the literal meaning, "cabeza" has several figurative uses in the Spanish language.

• Literal Meaning: The most common meaning refers to the anatomical head.
• Figurative Meanings:
  • Mind/Intellect: "Cabeza" can represent the mind or intellect. For example, "tener cabeza" means to be smart or have common sense.
  • Leader/Chief: It can denote a leader or the person in charge, similar to "head" in English (e.g., "the head of the department").
  • Beginning/Start: In some contexts, "cabeza" can refer to the beginning or start of something.
  • Stubbornness: Colloquially, "cabeza dura" means stubborn or hardheaded.

The specific meaning of "cabeza" depends on the context in which it is used.