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    Cabezadas (en. Naps)

    /ka.βe.ˈθa.ðas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Oscillatory movements of the head, generally associated with drowsiness.
    The driver started to nod off due to fatigue.
    El conductor empezó a dar cabezadas por la fatiga.
    Graphic or artistic representations of the head.
    In the sculpture, multiple nods from different cultures can be observed.
    En la escultura se observan múltiples cabezadas de diferentes culturas.

    Etymology

    It derives from 'cabeza', which refers to the upper part of the human body.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to nod off
    To make movements of the head forward and backward, usually due to tiredness.
    dar cabezadas
    nods of sleep
    State of drowsiness where head movement occurs.
    cabezadas de sueño
    nods due to fatigue
    Head movements due to fatigue.
    cabezadas por cansancio

    Related Words

    drowsiness
    A state of being half asleep or drowsy.
    somnolencia
    fatigue
    Physical or mental exhaustion that can lead to drowsiness.
    fatiga

    Slang Meanings

    To nod off
    When class is boring, many people nod off.
    Cuando la clase es aburrida, muchos se dan una cabezada.
    Nods on the road
    On long trips, it is common for people to nod off on the road.
    En viajes largos, es común que la gente sufra cabezadas en la ruta.