cabecear
cabecear
cabecear(
kah
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beh
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seh
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ahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
1. (to doze off)
2. (to move the head)
a. to toss its head (horse)
El entrenador dijo que el caballo cabecea porque quiere avanzar más rápido.The trainer said the horse tosses its head because he wants to go faster.
3. (to negate with the head)
a. to shake one's head
Le pregunté a Andrea si necesitaba ayuda pero cabeceó.I asked Andrea if she needed help, but she shook her head.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
5. (to hit with the head)
a. to head
El delantero derecho cabeceó el balón y anotó el primer gol del partido.The right forward headed the ball and scored the first goal of the game.
6. (to blend wines)
a. to strengthen
Los vinicultores cabecean los vinos suaves con un poco de vino añejo.Winemakers strengthen smooth wines with a bit of vintage wine.
cabecearintransitive verb
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
1. (dormitar)
a. to nod (off)
2. (persona; negando)
a. to shake one's head
3. (caballo)
a. to toss its head
4. (en fútbol)
a. to head the ball
5. (balancearse; barco)
a. to pitch
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