Spanish words for kids · Body
How to say “head” in Spanish
Head is the first word in the classic body song, and it's easy to point to, pat and put hats on.
Head in Spanish
la cabeza
Sounds like ≈ lah kah-BEH-sah
Good to know: In Spain the z is a "th" sound (kah-BEH-thah). Tócate la cabeza = touch your head.
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Spanish songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
¡Toca la cabeza!
Touch your head!
from Cabeza, Hombros (Head, Shoulders)
En mi cabeza
On my head
from Un Sombrero Grande (A Big Hat)
De la cabeza a los pies
Head to toes
from De la Cabeza a los Pies (Head to Toes)
3 songs that teach it
“Head” is one of the key words in these songs. Every line is shown in Spanish with its English meaning.
Cabeza, Hombros
Head, Shoulders · My Body · Premium
- cabeza · head
- hombros · shoulders
- rodillas · knees
- pies · feet
Un Sombrero Grande
A Big Hat · Clothes · Premium
- sombrero · hat
- grande · big
- cabeza · head
- sol · sun
De la Cabeza a los Pies
Head to Toes · My Body · Premium
- cabeza · head
- ojos · eyes
- nariz · nose
- boca · mouth
Also sung in: Cierra los Ojos, Un Día en la Playa.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Pat your cabeza every time you hear the word in the song.
- 2Balance a soft toy on your cabeza and see who can walk the furthest.
- 3When putting on a hat, say where it goes: on your cabeza.
Related Spanish words
“Head” in other languages
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Spanishhas sounds English doesn't, so treat them as a starting point and let the songs be the model. Songs are original and produced with AI music tools. Ideas for using Spanish songs with your family.