tener la cabeza sobre los hombros: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • Figurative: to be sensible and level-headed; to show sound judgment, maturity, and self-control.

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  • Para ser un buen líder, es fundamental tener la cabeza sobre los hombros y tomar decisiones prudentes.

    To be a good leader, it is essential to be sensible and make prudent decisions.

  • Ana tiene la cabeza sobre los hombros; siempre piensa antes de actuar.

    Ana is level-headed; she always thinks before acting.

  • Si quieres superar esta crisis, tienes que tener la cabeza sobre los hombros y mantener la calma.

    If you want to overcome this crisis, you have to be sensible and stay calm.

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  • Literal: to have the head located on the shoulders; describing physical posture or anatomy.

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  • El bebé tiene la cabeza sobre los hombros y ya puede mantenerla erguida por sí solo.

    The baby has his head on his shoulders and can already hold it upright by himself.

  • En la clase de anatomía, aprendimos que tener la cabeza sobre los hombros es esencial para la postura correcta.

    In anatomy class, we learned that having the head on the shoulders is essential for correct posture.

  • Durante la sesión de fisioterapia, nos indicaron cómo mantener la cabeza sobre los hombros para evitar lesiones.

    During physical therapy, we were instructed how to keep the head on the shoulders to avoid injuries.

  • El dibujo mostraba claramente la cabeza sobre los hombros en una posición natural y relajada.

    The drawing clearly showed the head on the shoulders in a natural and relaxed position.