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1. the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals.
The doctor examined the patient's head to check for any signs of injury after the accident. El médico examinó la cabeza del paciente para verificar cualquier signo de lesión después del accidente.
2. a single domestic animal.
The farmer owns several heads of cattle on his ranch, which he uses to produce high-quality milk and meat. El agricultor posee varios cabezas de ganado en su rancho, las cuales utiliza para producir leche y carne de alta calidad.
3. that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions.
The seat of the faculty of reason Traducción de 'The seat of the faculty of reason'
His mind wandered Traducción de 'His mind wandered'
I couldn't get his words out of my head Traducción de 'I couldn't get his words out of my head'
4. a person who is in charge.
The head of the company made a bold announcement to the employees about the upcoming restructuring. El jefe de la empresa hizo un anuncio audaz a los empleados sobre la reestructuración que se avecina.
5. the front of a military formation or procession.
As the head of the parade approached the reviewing stand, the band struck up a lively tune and the crowd erupted in applause. Mientras el jefe del desfile se acercaba al estrado de recepción, la banda comenzó a tocar una melodía animada y la multitud estalló en aplausos.
6. the pressure exerted by a fluid.
The engineer carefully monitored the head of water in the reservoir to ensure it didn't exceed the safety limit, which could cause the dam to fail. El ingeniero vigiló cuidadosamente la altura del agua en el embalse para asegurarse de que no superara el límite de seguridad, lo que podría hacer que el dique fallara.
7. the top of something.
The head of the table was covered with a fine lace cloth, adding an air of elegance to the formal dinner. La cabeza de la mesa estaba cubierta con un paño de encaje fino, lo que le añadía un toque de elegancia al banquete formal.
8. the source of water from which a stream arises.
The hikers followed the stream back to its head, where they found a small spring bubbling out of the rocky ground. Los senderos siguiendo el arroyo hasta su cabecera, donde encontraron una pequeña fuente bulbeciendo del suelo rocoso.
9. (grammar) the word in a grammatical constituent that plays the same grammatical role as the whole constituent.
The head of the sentence is the verb "run," which indicates the main action taking place. La cabeza de la oración es el verbo "correr", que indica la acción principal en curso.
10. the tip of an abscess (where the pus accumulates).
The doctor carefully drained the pus from the head of the abscess, which had become severely inflamed. El médico cuidadosamente drenó el pus del cabeza de la abscesa, que se había vuelto severamente inflamada.
11. the length or height based on the size of a human or animal head.
The farmer measured the height of the cow's head to ensure its horns were within the acceptable range for show competition. El agricultor midió la altura de la cabeza del toro para asegurarse de que sus cuernos estaban dentro del rango aceptable para competencia de exposición.
12. a dense cluster of flowers or foliage.
The botanical garden was famous for its stunning floral displays, including the impressive rose head that bloomed every summer. El jardín botánico era famoso por sus impresionantes exhibiciones florales, incluyendo la impresionante rosa de cabeza que florecía cada verano.
13. the educator who has executive authority for a school.
The head of the elementary school, Mrs. Johnson, welcomed students and parents to the annual open house event. La directora de la escuela elemental, la señora Johnson, dio la bienvenida a los estudiantes y padres al evento anual de recepción abierto.
14. an individual person.
The head of the team is responsible for making all the important decisions. El jefe del equipo es responsable de tomar todas las decisiones importantes.
15. a user of (usually soft) drugs.
16. a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea).
The lighthouse stood proudly at the head of the rugged coastline, guiding sailors through treacherous waters. El faro se alzaba con orgullo en la cabeza de la costa áspera, guía a los marineros a través de aguas peligrosas.
17. a rounded compact mass.
The geologist studied the granite head, noting its smooth texture and distinctive rock formations. El geólogo estudió la cabeza de granito, observando su textura suave y las formaciones rocosas características.
18. the foam or froth that accumulates at the top when you pour an effervescent liquid into a container.
As I poured the champagne into the glass, a thick head of foam formed on top, adding to the celebratory atmosphere. Mientras vertía el champán en la copa, un espeso capullo de espuma se formó en la superficie, añadiendo a la atmósfera celebratoria.
19. the part in the front or nearest the viewer.
The head of the statue was intricately carved with intricate details, while its body and base were simple and unadorned. La cabeza de la estatua estaba labrada con detalles intrincados, mientras que su cuerpo y base eran simples y sin adornos.
20. a difficult juncture.
The team was at the head of the project, trying to figure out how to overcome the obstacles that were hindering their progress. El equipo estaba a la cabeza del proyecto, tratando de descubrir cómo superar los obstáculos que estaban ralentizando su progreso.
21. forward movement.
The head of the procession was led by a marching band, setting the pace and momentum for the rest of the participants. La cabeza de la procesión fue liderada por una banda de marcha, estableciendo el ritmo y la energía para el resto de los participantes.
22. a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer.
The designer carefully crafted the arrow's head to ensure it pointed precisely towards the target. El diseñador cuidadosamente forjó la cabeza del flecha para asegurarse de que apuntara precisamente hacia el blanco.
23. the subject matter at issue.
The head of the debate was whether or not to raise taxes, and both sides presented strong arguments. La cabeza del debate fue si se debían aumentar los impuestos o no, y ambos lados presentaron argumentos fuertes.
24. a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about.
The head of the article provided a concise summary of the new policy, giving readers an idea of what to expect in the following paragraphs. El titular del artículo proporcionó un resumen conciso de la nueva política, dando a los lectores una idea de qué esperar en los párrafos siguientes.
25. the rounded end of a bone that fits into a rounded cavity in another bone to form a joint.
The doctor examined the patient's hip joint, carefully checking the way the femur's head fit snugly into the pelvis. El médico examinó la articulación de cadera del paciente con suma atención, verificando cómo el extremo del fémur se ajustaba estrechamente a la pelvis.
26. that part of a skeletal muscle that is away from the bone that it moves.
The bicep head of the triceps muscle allows for elbow flexion and extension. La cabeza del músculo tríceps permite la flexión y extensión del codo.
27. (computer science) a tiny electromagnetic coil and metal pole used to write and read magnetic patterns on a disk.
The hard drive's head moved steadily across the platter, reading data from the magnetic tracks with precision. El cabeza del disco duro se movió con precisión a lo largo de la pleta, leyendo datos desde los pistas magnéticas con precisión.
28. (usually plural) the obverse side of a coin that usually bears the representation of a person's head.
The collector carefully examined the rare ancient coin, admiring the detailed portrait on its head. El coleccionista examinó con cuidado la moneda antigua rara, admirando el retrato detallado en su cabeza.
29. the striking part of a tool.
The carpenter carefully selected a hammer with a sturdy head to drive the nails into place. El carpintero seleccionó con cuidado un martillo con una cabeza robusta para golpear las clavos en su lugar.
30. (nautical) a toilet on board a boat or ship.
After a long day of sailing, Sarah headed to the head to freshen up before dinner. Después de un día largo de vela, Sarah se dirigió al baño para refrescarse antes de cenar.
31. a projection out from one end.
The head of the screw was stripped, making it difficult to tighten or loosen it. La cabeza del tornillo estaba desgastada, lo que la hacía difícil de apretar o suavizar.
32. a membrane that is stretched taut over a drum.
The drummer carefully cleaned the head of her snare drum after a particularly messy gig. El baterista limpió con cuidado la cabeza de su tambor de snares después de un concierto especialmente sucio.
33. oral stimulation of the genitals.
be verb
1. have the quality of being.
The new employee is calm, which be an essential trait for working in customer service. (In this sentence, "be" means to have the quality of being calm.) El nuevo empleado es sereno, lo que es una característica esencial para trabajar en atención al cliente. (En esta oración, "ser" significa tener la calidad de ser sereno.)
2. be identical to.
The two copies of the document be identical, making it impossible to determine which one is the original. Los dos ejemplares del documento sean idénticos, lo que hace imposible determinar cuál es el original.
3. occupy a certain position or area.
The new restaurant will be located on the corner of Main Street and Elm Avenue, right next to the city's famous fountain. El nuevo restaurante se ubicará en la esquina de calle Main y Avenida Elm, justo al lado de la famosa fuente de la ciudad.
4. have an existence, be extant.
The ancient city of Pompeii still be on the Italian coast, despite being buried under volcanic ash for centuries. La ciudad antigua de Pompeya sigue estando en la costa italiana, a pesar de estar enterrada bajo cenizas volcánicas durante siglos.
5. happen, occur, take place.
The storm was expected to be severe, so we stocked up on supplies and boarded up the windows. La tormenta se esperaba que fuera severa, por lo que nos aprovisionamos de suministros y acristalamos las ventanas.
6. be identical or equivalent to.
The new smartphone **be** a clone of the latest iPhone model, sharing many of its features and design elements. El nuevo smartphone **será** una copia del último modelo de iPhone, compartiendo muchos de sus características y elementos de diseño.
7. form or compose.
The songwriter spent hours be-ing the melody, carefully crafting each note to create a haunting harmony. El compositor pasó horas siendo la melodía, cuidadosamente labrando cada nota para crear un armonía aterciopelada.
8. work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function.
As a freelance writer, she be based out of her home office to focus on her latest novel. Como escritora independiente, ella trabaja desde su oficina en casa para enfocarse en su última novela.
9. represent, as of a character on stage.
The actor will be Shakespeare's Hamlet in tonight's performance. El actor será Hamlet de Shakespeare en la representación de esta noche.
10. spend or use time.
I'll be watching the game all afternoon, so don't disturb me. Voy a estar viendo el partido toda la tarde, así que no me molestes.
11. have life, be alive.
The newborn baby was still learning to be, struggling to breathe and adjusting to its new life outside the womb. El bebé recién nacido todavía estaba aprendiendo a ser, luchando por respirar y adaptándose a su nueva vida fuera del útero.
12. to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form.
The hikers made sure to be off the trail by nightfall so they could be alone and enjoy their campsite without disturbance. Los senderistas se aseguraron de estar fuera del camino por la hora nocturna para poder estar solos y disfrutar de su acampada sin molestar.
13. be priced at.
The new smartphone will be $800, making it one of the most expensive models on the market. El nuevo smartphone costará $800, lo que lo hará uno de los modelos más caros en el mercado.
1. having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified.
The new smartphone is a good fit for my needs, with its long battery life and high-quality camera. El nuevo teléfono inteligente es una buena opción para mis necesidades, con su larga vida útil de batería y cámara de alta calidad.
This wine is a good accompaniment to our dinner party, with its crisp acidity and subtle flavors complementing the main course nicely. Este vino es un buen acompañamiento para nuestra fiesta de cena, con su ácida crujiente y sabores sutiles que complementan el plato principal de manera agradable.
2. morally admirable.
She is a good person who always puts others before herself, volunteering at local charities and helping those in need. Ella es una persona buena que siempre pone a otros antes de sí misma, voluntariando en caridades locales y ayudando a aquellos que lo necesitan.
The judge praised the defendant for being a good citizen who had shown great compassion and kindness to his community throughout his life. El juez elogió al acusado por ser un buen ciudadano que había demostrado gran compasión y amabilidad hacia su comunidad durante toda su vida.
