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/kaˈβeθa/ ES
/kaˈβesa/ MX
Translation
head
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Word origin
From Vulgar Latin capitia, based on Latin caput ('head'). The same caput gives English 'capital', 'captain' and 'chief'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- capitia
- English cognates
- capital, captain, chief
Grammar
Examples
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My head hurts, I need to rest for a while.
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Use your head before acting, do not do it recklessly.
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He is the best in his class and the leader of the group.
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He hit him on the head with a ball.
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I cannot get that song out of my head.
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Stories
(14)En el médico: me duele la cabeza
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Para gente joven
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A Paula le duele todo
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La conductora de la ambulancia
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El primer día de trabajo
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En el médico
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Es importante que descanses
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La fiesta sorpresa
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Menudo desastre
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No estoy embarazada
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Un lunes muy nervioso
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Una tarde de lluvia
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Cocinar con el abuelo
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El árbol no cabe
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cabeza: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 6: cabeza, sacar, lado and 7 more words.