scalp

the skin on the top of your head, including the hair that grows from it

cuero cabelludo

• on somebody's scalp

Collocations itchy scalp · oily scalp

• He had an itchy scalp.

  Tenía el cuero cabelludo picazón.

to catch or kill a person, especially in war or as part of a hunting ritual, and remove their scalp (the skin on the top of their head)

desollar, arrancar el cuero cabelludo

• [transitive], T + obj

• The warriors scalped their enemies.

  Los guerreros arrancaron el cuero cabelludo a sus enemigos.

the total amount of money that is earned from selling something, especially in business or economics

ingreso, ganancia

• [singular], [plural]
• a scalp

• The company's scalps for the quarter were impressive.

  Los ingresos de la empresa para el trimestre fueron impresionantes.

to defeat an opponent in a sports match or competition, especially by winning all the points against them

vencer en un partido, ganarle a alguien

• [transitive], T + obj

• The team scalped their rivals in the final.

  El equipo venció a sus rivales en la final.

to buy or sell something at a price that is lower than its normal value, especially in the stock market

vender o comprar a bajo precio, especular

• [transitive], T + obj

• The broker scalped shares at $50 each.

  El corredor vendió acciones a $50 cada una.

to sell tickets for an event, especially in the theater or concerts, at prices that are higher than their normal value

vender entradas a sobreprecio

• [transitive], T + obj

• The tickets were scalped for $200 each.

  Las entradas se vendieron a sobreprecio de $200 cada una.

a type of hat that is worn by men, especially in the past

sombrero (antiguo)

• [singular]

• He wore a black silk scalp.

  Llevaba un sombrero de seda negra.

to wear or put on a hat, especially in the past

ponerse el sombrero

• [intransitive]

• He scalped his hat and walked out.

  Se puso el sombrero y salió.