This is the 9174th most frequent Portuguese word.
cabecear
"To head" (to hit or strike with the head, often in soccer)
used to describe the act of hitting the ball with the head in soccer.
O jogador de futebol cabeceou a bola para marcar o gol.
The soccer player headed the ball to score the goal.
used to describe the act of drowsily nodding off to sleep.
Ele costumava cabecear frequentemente durante as aulas.
He used to nod off frequently during classes.
used to describe the gentle movement of the head as a reaction or while concentrating.