Meaning
head
In a sentence
Mi fa male la testa da stamattina.
My head has hurt since this morning.
Lui ha i capelli neri e la testa piccola.
He has black hair and a small head.
Metti il cappello sulla testa.
Put the hat on your head.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| testa | feminine · singular |
| teste | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'testa' for body parts, not abstract 'head' (e.g., 'head of a company' = 'capo').
- Avoid 'capo' for body parts—it sounds unnatural (e.g., 'Mi fa male il capo' is wrong).
- Plural: 'teste' (feminine), but 'testa' is often used for both singular and plural in speech.