tener la cabeza sobre los hombros

Language: es

1.
generalneutral
- Literal: to have the head located on the shoulders; describing physical posture or anatomy.
2.
SpainLatin Americageneralneutralcolloquial
- Figurative: to be sensible and level-headed; to show sound judgment, maturity, and self-control.

Examples:

ES: Lo importante es tener la cabeza sobre los hombros
EN: The important thing's to keep your head screwed on.
ES: Hay que casarse con el que te hace tener la cabeza sobre los hombros y los pies en el suelo, y te cuida.
EN: You marry the man who pulls you back down and grounds you, takes care of you.
ES: Ahora, tu hijo parece tener la cabeza sobre los hombros.
EN: Now, your son seems to have his head on his shoulders.

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