Cabecita (en. Little head)

/ka.βe.θi.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Diminutive of head, commonly used to refer to the upper part of the human or animal body.
The little head of the doll was very cute.
La cabecita de la muñeca era muy tierna.
Term of endearment or affection to refer to a person.
He always calls her little head as a term of affection.
Él siempre la llama cabecita en forma de cariño.
It can be used to describe something that is small or miniature.
The little head of the puppy was peeking out of the box.
La cabecita del perrito asomaba de la caja.

Etymology

Diminutive of the word 'head', which comes from the Latin 'capitia'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a sensible head
To be a sensible person or have good judgment.
tener una cabecita amueblada
to hit someone on the head
To make someone feel bad or regret something.
darle a alguien en la cabecita
to have one's head in the clouds
To be distracted or inattentive.
estar con la cabecita en las nubes

Related Words

head
The upper part of the human body that contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
cabeza
headboard
An element located at the top of a piece of furniture or structure.
cabezal

Slang Meanings

A term of endearment for a person who is considered small or cute.
She always calls her son little head when she hugs him.
Ella siempre le dice a su hijo cabecita cuando lo abraza.
A reference to someone who has simple or shallow ideas.
That comment was very simple-minded.
Ese comentario fue muy de cabecita.