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    Clava (en. Nail)

    /ˈklaba/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Heavy and long instrument used for striking.
    The carpenter uses a clava to secure the structure.
    El carpintero utiliza una clava para asegurar la estructura.
    In some sports, such as football, it refers to a play executed with force.
    The player made an impressive clava that surprised everyone.
    El jugador hizo una clava impresionante que sorprendió a todos.
    A piece of metal or wood used to secure or fasten something.
    He placed the clava in the door so that it wouldn't open.
    Colocó la clava en la puerta para que no se abriera.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'clava', which means 'baton' or 'bludgeon'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hit hard
    To deal a strong or forceful blow.
    dar una clava
    to be in a difficult situation
    To be in a complicated or difficult situation.
    estar en la clava
    to reveal a strategy or plan
    To reveal a strategy or plan.
    sacar la clava

    Related Words

    to nail
    To fix something in place using a nail or a clava.
    clavar
    nailed
    State of something that is secured with a clava.
    clavado
    to fix
    To secure something firmly; similar to nailing.
    afincar

    Slang Meanings

    A bold idea or movement.
    That was a total clava in the debate.
    Esa fue una clava total en el debate.
    An action that draws attention due to its aggressiveness.
    That clava you made in the project was remarkable.
    Esa clava que hiciste en el proyecto fue notable.