tener la cabeza bien amueblada: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  General SpanishSpainLatin Americaneutral
  • Literal: To have the head well furnished (metaphorically presenting the idea of a head filled with furniture).

  Examples

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  • El escultor mostró cómo es tener la cabeza bien amueblada con muebles en miniatura.

    The sculptor showed what it means to have the head well furnished with miniature furniture.

  • En la clase de arte, pintamos una cabeza con la idea de tener la cabeza bien amueblada.

    In art class, we painted a head with the idea of having the head well furnished.

  • El diseño representaba tener la cabeza bien amueblada con estanterías y cuadros.

    The design represented having the head well furnished with shelves and pictures.

  • Las ilustraciones mostraban personas con la cabeza bien amueblada, como si fuera una casa.

    The illustrations showed people with the head well furnished, as if it were a house.

• 2.

  General Spanishneutralinformal
  • Figurative: To be sensible, well balanced, and mentally organized; to have a sound, orderly mind.

  Examples

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  • Laura siempre toma decisiones sensatas porque tiene la cabeza bien amueblada.

    Laura always makes sensible decisions because she has a sound mind.

  • Aunque joven, Pedro tiene la cabeza bien amueblada y sabe cómo manejar situaciones difíciles.

    Although young, Pedro is level-headed and knows how to handle difficult situations.

  • Si quieres tener éxito, es importante tener la cabeza bien amueblada y actuar con prudencia.

    If you want to succeed, it's important to be sensible and act prudently.