Part of Speech: Noun phrase
Phonetic transcription: /kaˈβeθa teɾmoˈnuklear/
Translation options into English: Nuclear warhead
Meaning: "Cabeza termonuclear" refers to a thermonuclear warhead, a type of nuclear weapon that uses nuclear fusion reactions to generate a powerful explosion. This term is used in the Spanish language predominantly in military contexts, particularly when discussing weapons of mass destruction.
Frequency of use: This term is not very common in everyday language but is more frequently used in specialized military contexts. It is more commonly found in written documents or formal discussions rather than in casual oral speech.
Example Sentences:
1. El submarino transportaba una cabeza termonuclear de gran potencia.
The submarine was carrying a powerful thermonuclear warhead.
2. Los científicos están investigando nuevos sistemas de defensa ante cabezas termonucleares.
Scientists are researching new defense systems against thermonuclear warheads.
Idiomatic Expressions:
- "Estar en la cabeza termonuclear": To be in a very dangerous situation.
- Estamos en la cabeza termonuclear con esta crisis política.
Translation: We are in a very dangerous situation with this political crisis.
- "Activar la cabeza termonuclear": To unleash a powerful response or action.
- Si no se detienen, activaremos la cabeza termonuclear en la negociación.
Translation: If they don't stop, we will unleash a powerful response in the negotiation.
- "Tener una cabeza termonuclear": To possess a very powerful or dangerous weapon or tool.
- Con esa información, tienes una cabeza termonuclear para negociar.
Translation: With that information, you have a powerful tool to negotiate.
Etymology:
- "Cabeza" comes from the Latin word "capita," meaning head.
- "Termonuclear" is a compound word combining "termo," from Greek "thermos" meaning heat, and "nuclear," referring to the atomic nucleus.
Synonyms: Arma nuclear (nuclear weapon), bomba atómica (atomic bomb).
Antonyms: Arma convencional (conventional weapon), desmilitarizar (to demilitarize).