Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Cabeza: head
cabeza
Pronunciation: kah-BEH-sah (stress the capital letters)
Cabeza means “head” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: head
- How to say it: kah-BEH-sah
- Gender: la cabeza
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “cabeza” means and how to use it
Cabeza means “head.” It is also used in expressions like “dolor de cabeza” (headache).
Gender and plural
- Gender: la cabeza (feminine)
- Plural: las cabezas
Examples with audio
- Me duele la cabeza.My head hurts.
- Mueve la cabeza para decir que sí.He nods his head to say yes.
- Tengo dolor de cabeza.I have a headache.
Usage tip
Parts of the body use “el, la” instead of “my”: me duele la cabeza, not “mi cabeza.” “Me duele” means “it hurts me.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “head” in Spanish?
“head” in Spanish is “cabeza.” It is pronounced kah-BEH-sah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “cabeza”?
Say kah-BEH-sah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “cabeza” masculine or feminine?
Cabeza is feminine: “la cabeza.” The plural is “cabezas.”
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