A1 — Beginnernoun
testa
head; mind
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
capomentecraniocervello
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
piedicoda
Usage note
'Testa' vs 'capo': both mean head, but 'testa' is more common in everyday speech. 'In testa' = in the lead. 'Testa dura' = stubborn. 'Avere la testa tra le nuvole' = to have one's head in the clouds.
Example
"Mi fa male la testa dopo tante ore di lavoro."
"My head hurts after so many hours of work."
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