Key, password in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: KLAH-veh
IPA: ˈklave

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Other meanings

Can also mean “code”, “tonality” or “rhythm” in specific contexts.

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Cultural References

“Clave” is also a type of music that originated in Cuba.

“La Clave” is a famous Puerto Rican newspaper.

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Idioms

“Dar en la clave” (to hit the key) means to get to the heart of the matter or find the solution to a problem.

“Tocar la clave” (to play the key) means to understand a situation or to say something that is key to the conversation.

“Tener la clave” (to have the key) means to have the answer or the solution.

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Usage

Noun commonly used to refer to a key (physical or metaphorical), code, password, or secret. Also used in music to refer to a key or tonality.

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Origin

From Latin “clavis” meaning “key”

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Mnemonic

Think of “clave” as a “key” to remember its meaning.

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clave info.

Tips to remember the word “clave”:
1. Think of the word “key” in a musical sense, since “clave” is also a rhythm instrument in Cuban music; the concept of unlocking rhythm can help recall its meaning.
2. Associate “clave” with the word “clavicle,” as they share a similar Latin root, clavis, meaning “key.” This may help you remember “clave” as something essential or “key” to understanding.
3. Visualize “clave” as a “cave” that you need a key to unlock or enter, using the shared “cav” sounds to cement the association.

Explanations:
– “Clave” is a Spanish word that refers to any code, key, or password required to gain access or understanding.
– The term “clave” also signifies something crucial or vital to the comprehension or solution of a problem, which is akin to the English word “key” in figurative usage.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– Contraseña: specifically refers to a password in digital or electronic contexts.
– Llave: more commonly used for a key that physically unlocks something, like a lock.

Alternate meanings like slang:
– “Clave” might be used colloquially to refer to an essential piece of information or gossip that is viewed as the “key” to understanding a situation.

Examples of sentences that use it:
1. No puedo acceder a mi correo electrónico porque olvidé mi clave.
2. La clave de la caja fuerte está en el cajón del escritorio.
3. Este artículo tiene la información clave para completar el proyecto.
4. Los ritmos de la clave son fundamentales para la música salsa.
5. Descifrar la clave de este enigma nos tomará algún tiempo.

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