headache

S2 W1

BrE /ˈhɛd.eɪk/ AmE /ˈhɛd.ek/

noun en → es

1 PAIN [singular] A2

a pain in the head, often caused by stress or tiredness

dolor de cabeza, jaqueca

  • have a headache

Collocations bad headache · migraine headache

  • I've got a terrible headache.

    Tengo una jaqueca terrible.

2 PROBLEM [singular] B1

a problem or difficulty that causes worry or concern

problema, dificultad

  • have a headache about something

Collocations headache for sb/sth · big headache

  • That's a real headache for the company.

    Eso es un verdadero problema para la empresa.