cabeza grande
/kabeθa ɡɾande/from spelling rules
The English phrase "big head" is translated into Spanish as cabeza grande.
Use cabeza grande to describe a person's head that is larger than average in physical size. If you wish to describe someone who is stubborn or self-centered, you should instead use the informal terms cabezón or cabezota, which function more like the English terms "big-headed" or "blockhead".
How do you pronounce it?
/kabeθa ɡɾande/
Did you know?
- The word cabeza actually descends from a Latin diminutive, meaning the original root word was already a term for a 'small head'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling a child cabezón is a common term of endearment and is not intended as an insult about their appearance.
- The diminutive form of the word, cabececita, is often used as a term of endearment for babies, regardless of their actual head size.
Examples in context
- ¡Ese señor tiene una cabeza enorme!That gentleman has a big head!
- Sí, es impresionante su tamaño.Yes, its size is impressive.
- Es verdad, ¡mira lo grande que es!It's true, look at how big it is!
- Ese niño tiene una cabeza grande.That boy has a big head.
- La estatua tiene una cabeza grande.The statue has a big head.
- Él necesita un sombrero para su cabeza grande.He needs a hat for his big head.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are looking at a caricature drawing.
- Mateo¡Mira qué cabeza grande tiene el dibujo!Look what a big head the drawing has!
- LucíaEs verdad, es una cabeza muy grande.It is true, it is a very big head.
- MateoParece un personaje de caricatura.He looks like a cartoon character.
- LucíaSí, es muy gracioso.Yes, it is very funny.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cabeza, grande, CC BY-SA 4.0.
