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clave

key

Noun clave f (plural claves)

  1. (figuratively) key (to a problem or puzzle)
  2. password
    clave WiFi
    WiFi password
  3. code
  4. (music) clef
  5. (music) clave

Adjective clave (plural clave or claves)

  1. key (important)

Verb clave

  1. Formal second-person singular (usted) imperative form of clavar.
  2. First-person singular (yo) present subjunctive form of clavar.
  3. Formal second-person singular (usted) present subjunctive form of clavar.
  4. Third-person singular (él, ella, also used with usted) present subjunctive form of clavar.

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Examples

  • Japón juega un papel clave en la economía mundial.

    Japan plays a key role in the world economy.

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  • Es el momento clave. Es ahora o nunca.

    This is the key point. It's now or never.

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  • La transparencia del gobierno es un componente clave de la democracia. Asegurar de que el público tenga acceso a la información gubernamental crea una confianza pública en el proceso de decisión del gobierno y también posibilita al público tener el gobierno responsable de esas decisiones.

    Transparency in government is a key component of a democracy. Ensuring that the public has access to government information both builds public trust in government decision-making and allows the public to hold government accountable for those decisions.

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  • Tom quiere saber dónde escondiste la clave.

    Tom wants to know where you hid the key.

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  • La adaptación es la clave de la supervivencia.

    Adaptation is the key to survival.

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  • La simplicidad es la clave.

    Simplicity is the key.

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  • La pregunta clave no es lo que puedo ganar, sino lo que tengo para perder.

    The key question is not what can I gain but what do I have to lose.

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  • La clave telefónica de Italia es +39.

    The country code for Italy is +39.

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  • Adaptarse es la clave para sobrevivir.

    Adaptation is the key to survival.

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  • Necesito la clave para descifrar este mensaje.

    I need the key to decode this message.

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