cabezas
/kah-BEH-sas/
heads
Cabezas, meaning "heads" (referring to body parts).
cabezas(noun)
heads
?body part or people/leaders
leaders
?people in charge of a group
,units
?counting livestock (e.g., cattle)
📝 In Action
Necesitamos tres cabezas para cargar la mesa.
A2We need three people/heads to carry the table.
Las cabezas de la organización se reunirán mañana.
B1The leaders of the organization will meet tomorrow.
El granjero cuenta con veinte cabezas de ganado.
B2The farmer has twenty head of cattle.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Number
This word is the plural of the feminine noun 'cabeza.' Even if you are referring to a group of men, the noun remains feminine: 'las cabezas.'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Referring to people
Mistake: "Usar 'cabezas' para referirse a la gente en general (e.g., 'hay muchas cabezas')."
Correction: While correct, it sounds formal or like counting livestock. Use 'gente' (people) or 'personas' instead for general crowds.
⭐ Usage Tips
Body Part vs. Leader
Use 'cabezas' to mean the body part (e.g., 'dos cabezas pensantes' - two thinking minds) or to mean 'leaders' (e.g., 'las cabezas del proyecto').
Cabezas, meaning "you head" (referring to the action of hitting a ball with one's head).
cabezas(verb)
you head
?tú form, present tense, referring to hitting a ball
you butt
?tú form, present tense, hitting with the head
📝 In Action
Si cabezas el balón con fuerza, marcarás un gol.
B1If you head the ball hard, you will score a goal.
No cabezas bien; usa la frente, no la coronilla.
B2You aren't heading well; use your forehead, not the crown of your head.
💡 Grammar Points
Z to C Change
This verb is regular, but when the 'z' comes before the vowel 'e' (like in the Preterite 'yo' form or the Subjunctive), it changes to 'c' to keep the sound consistent: cabezar -> cabecé.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cabezas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'cabezas' to mean 'leaders'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'cabezas' feminine if it can refer to men?
The word 'cabeza' (head) is inherently a feminine noun. When you use its plural form 'cabezas' to mean 'leaders' or 'people,' the noun's gender doesn't change, regardless of the gender of the individuals being referred to.
How do I know if 'cabezas' is a noun or a verb in a sentence?
If it is preceded by an article (like 'las' or 'unas'), it is the plural noun. If it is preceded by the pronoun 'tú' (or implied 'tú') and refers to an action, it is the verb form (e.g., 'Tú cabezas el balón').