cabeza de maní
/kabeθa de mani/from spelling rules
The English phrase "peanut head" is translated into Spanish as cabeza de maní.
A derogatory term used to describe someone with a small or oddly shaped head.
Did you know?
- The word maní has an unexpected origin in the Caribbean, as it was borrowed from the Taíno language rather than being an indigenous Spanish or European word.
- In Spain, someone would likely call this person a cabeza de cacahuete instead of cabeza de maní because 'cacahuete' is the standard word for peanut there.
- Creating mocking nicknames by comparing a body part to a food item, such as maní, is a widespread cultural habit across many Spanish-speaking regions.
Example conversation
Two people are making fun of someone's appearance.
- ElenaMira a Daniel, tiene cabeza de maní.Look at Daniel, he has a peanut head.
- Daniel¡No soy cabeza de maní!I am not a peanut head!
- ElenaSí lo eres, es muy pequeña.Yes you are, it is very small.
- Daniel¡Deja de decir eso!Stop saying that!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cabeza, de, maní, CC BY-SA 4.0.
