Portuguese · Body & Health
Cabeça
[/kaˈbesɐ/]
Head
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
The upper part of the human body, containing the brain and the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
A parte superior do corpo humano, contendo o cérebro e os órgãos dos sentidos.
Example
Estou com dor de cabeça.
I have a headache.
Etymology
The Portuguese word 'Cabeça' comes from the Latin 'capitia', referring to the head or top of something, which has retained its essential meaning across languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Cabeça' is widely used in everyday speech and writing in both formal and informal contexts, often with idiomatic expressions.