Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cabeca
noun
/kæˈbeɪsə/
Definition
The Portuguese word for ‘head’, used to refer to the upper part of the body that contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
Examples
- Ele tem uma cabeça cheia de ideias. (He has a head full of ideas.)
- A cabeça é uma parte importante do corpo. (The head is an important part of the body.)
- Ela bateu a cabeça na porta. (She hit her head on the door.)
Meaning
In a literal sense, ‘cabeça’ pertains to the physical head. It can also have metaphorical meanings, such as being in charge or the leader of a group.
Synonyms
- mente (mind)
- cabeça (head)
- crânio (skull)