Translation of Italian word "testa" to English
testa
/ˈtɛs.ta/
How to use
In Italian, 'testa' can refer to the head of a person or an animal.
🇬🇧 English
head
Example
Mi fa male la testa dopo questo lungo viaggio.
My head hurts after this long journey.
Ha scosso la testa in segno di diniego.
He shook his head in disapproval.
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Common phrases
- testa di cuore— heart of gold
- testa d'uovo— egghead
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Frequency rank: #101 in Italian
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What does the Italian word "testa" mean?▼
The Italian word "testa" means "head" in English.
How do you pronounce the Italian word "testa"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Parte superiore del corpo umano." (which translates as "My head hurts after this long journey.").
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