Spanish · Body & Health
"Head" in Spanish: cabeza
la cabeza
Head is la cabeza (kah-BEH-sah). It is feminine. A headache is dolor de cabeza. Point and say Me duele la cabeza.
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How to pronounce cabeza
Say it
kah-BEH-sah
/ka.ˈβe.sa/
kah-BEH-sah. Stress BEH. Soft b.
"Head" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la cabeza | head Default body noun. | Default body noun. |
| dolor de cabeza | headache Very common symptom. | Very common symptom. |
| me duele la cabeza | my head hurts Pain phrase. | Pain phrase. |
| mover la cabeza | to move / nod the head Gesture talk. | Gesture talk. |
How to use cabeza in real life
- 1Feeling unwell
Me duele la cabeza.
My head hurts.
Classic pain line with cabeza.
- 2Pharmacy
Busco algo para el dolor de cabeza.
I'm looking for something for a headache.
Dolor de cabeza is fixed.
- 3Directions
Gira la cabeza a la izquierda.
Turn your head to the left.
Instruction with cabeza.
Mistakes English speakers make with cabeza
Incorrect: El cabeza duele.
Correct: La cabeza duele. / Me duele la cabeza.
Cabeza is feminine: la cabeza.
Incorrect: Tengo headache en la cabeza.
Correct: Tengo dolor de cabeza.
Say dolor de cabeza, not headache.
Good to know
Good to knowDolor de cabeza is the everyday label. People also say Me duele la cabeza with a hand on the forehead.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A friend with a headache
ChatPal
¿Te duele la cabeza otra vez?
Does your head hurt again?
You
Sí. La cabeza me late fuerte.
Yes. My head is throbbing.
ChatPal
Toma agua y descansa.
Drink water and rest.
You
Buena idea. Gracias.
Good idea. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Head" in Spanish
Is cabeza masculine?
No. Feminine: la cabeza, mi cabeza.
How do I say headache?
Dolor de cabeza.
How do I say my head hurts?
Me duele la cabeza.
How do you pronounce cabeza?
kah-BEH-sah, stress on BEH.
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