How to Say "headwaters" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “headwaters” is “cabecera” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
rivers
Examples
Esa ciudad es la cabecera municipal.
That city is the municipal seat (the main administrative town).
Las cabeceras del río están en las montañas.
The headwaters of the river are in the mountains.
Regional Terms
In many Latin American countries, 'cabecera municipal' is the official term for the town that acts as the capital for a small region.
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