el cabezal
-the head
See the entry for cabezal.

cabezal

el cabezal(
kah
-
beh
-
sahl
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. head
El carpintero le puso otro cabezal al taladro para poder perforar la pared.The carpenter put a different head on the drill in order to pierce the wall.
a. head
El cassette no se reproduce porque el cabezal está sucio.The cassette is not playing because the head is dirty.
a. head
El cabezal puede leer y grabar discos compactos.The head can read and write compact discs.
a. cabinet
El guitarrista usa amplificadores y cabezales Marshall.The guitar player uses Marshall amplifiers and cabinets.
a. bolster
Puedes usar el cabezal para apoyar la cabeza o las rodillas.You can use the bolster to rest your head or your knees.
a. headrest
"Apoya la cabeza sobre el cabezal y abre la boca bien grande", dijo la dentista."Lay your head on the headrest and open your mouth wide," said the dentist.
a. headboard
¡Ay! Me pegué la cabeza en el cabezal.Ouch! I hit my head on the headboard.
8. (automobile)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
a. cab
El chofer se subió al cabezal del tráiler y se puso los lentes de sol.The driver got into the cab of the semi and put on his sunglasses.
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