Key in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

normal speech: YAH-veh

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llave info.

Tips to remember the word ‘llave’:
– Associate ‘llave’ with the English word ‘clave,’ which means key or essential part in music or codes, as they sound similar and share Latin roots.
– Picture a key (llave) unlocking a gate to a ‘lavish’ treasure, with ‘lavish’ sounding a bit like ‘llave.’
– Use mnemonics: Link the double “l” in ‘llave’ with two keys side by side.

Explanations:
– ‘Llave’ is the Spanish word for ‘key,’ as in the tool used to open locks.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– ‘Clave’ can also refer to a key in a metaphorical sense, such as a key concept or idea but not often used for a physical key.

Alternate meanings/slang:
– ‘Llave’ can also mean faucet or tap in Spanish, as in the device that controls the flow of water.
– In some Latin American countries, ‘llave’ is colloquially used to refer to a wrestling hold or move.
– As a slang, ‘llave’ can sometimes be used amongst friends similarly to ‘buddy’ or ‘dude’ in some regions.

Examples of sentences that use ‘llave’:
– “Necesito encontrar la llave para abrir esta puerta.” (I need to find the key to open this door.)
– “La llave del agua está goteando; tenemos que arreglarla.” (The water faucet is dripping; we have to fix it.)
– “El luchador aplicó una llave imposible de escapar.” (The wrestler applied a hold that was impossible to escape.)
– “¿Me prestas las llaves de tu coche?” (Can you lend me your car keys?)

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