No. 306 in Italian
testa
Head.
In a sentence
Ho una forte mal di testa oggi.
I have a strong headache today.
Here, "testa" is used in the context of a physical condition, specifically referring to a headache.
Devi usare la testa prima di agire.
You must use your head before acting.
In this sentence, "testa" metaphorically refers to one's mind or intelligence.
La scultura ha una testa molto dettagliata.
The sculpture has a very detailed head.
Here, "testa" describes a part of the sculpture, literally referring to the head.
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