Spanish Conversation · Level 24
88 words
Spanish word
clave
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈklaβe/
Meaning
- feminine nounkey
Example
La clave del éxito es la constancia.
The key to success is consistency.
More examples
Para entender el texto, identifica la clave del argumento.
To understand the text, identify the key point of the argument.
Core concept
The final puzzle piece that makes the whole picture clear.
Common phrases
la clave del éxito
the key to success
la clave de la respuesta
the key to the answer
la clave del problema
the key to the problem
Similar words
punto: Single noteworthy detail in speech and text that draws attention.
núcleo: Core part around which a system's functions are arranged.
esencia: Underlying quality expressing what something is at its deepest level.
Definition in Spanish
Punto decisivo o elemento fundamental que permite comprender, resolver o lograr algo; también se usa para referirse a una contraseña en contextos digitales.
Word origin
From Latin clavis 'key', originally a physical key, later used figuratively in Spanish to mean a decisive element, a clue, or a password.
Usage tips
- Appears in phrases like la clave del éxito or la clave para resolver algo, and when it means an online password Spanish speakers often use contraseña as an alternative.
Other meanings
- passwordnoun
- decisive factornoun
- cluenoun
Opposites
- detalledetailnoun
- minuciaminutianoun