English–Spanish

“drive in” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/klaˈβaɾ/

Example

Voy a clavar este clavo con un martillo.

I'm going to drive this nail in with a hammer.

Illustration for clavar (drive in)

How to say “drive in” in Spanish

“Drive in” in Spanish is clavar.

A nail set firmly into a plank of wood.

Full entry for clavar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with clavar

Ella clavó la mirada en la foto.

She fixed her gaze on the photo.

Tips for using clavar

  • Colloquially 'me clavaron 50 euros' commonly means the speaker was overcharged.

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