Cabecera (en. Head)

/ka-be-'θe-ra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Part of the furniture that supports a bed, where the head rests.
The headboard of the bed was decorated with a beautiful embroidery.
La cabecera de la cama estaba decorada con un hermoso bordado.
Start of a text or document, where the main data is found.
The header of the report included the company's name and the date.
La cabecera del informe incluía el nombre de la empresa y la fecha.
Main part of a river or stream of water, where it originates.
The head of the river is a beautiful place full of nature.
La cabecera del río es un lugar hermoso lleno de naturaleza.

Etymology

From Latin 'capitia', which means 'head'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Top of the list
Start of a list or document.
cabecera de lista
Headboard
Structure at the top of a bed.
cabecera de cama
Head of a river
Part where a river begins.
cabecera de un río

Related Words

Head
Upper part of the human body or an animal.
cabeza
Headboard
Furniture found at the head of the bed.
cabecero
Heading
Text that appears at the beginning of a written work.
encabezamiento

Slang Meanings

In some regions, "cabecera" can refer to a prominent or important place.
The head of the town is where everyone gathers.
La cabecera del pueblo es donde se reúnen todos.
Colloquially used to refer to the top position in a list or ranking.
She is always at the top of the best student lists.
Ella siempre está en la cabecera de las listas de mejores estudiantes.