Clavaba (en. Nailed)

/kla'βaβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To introduce a sharp or pointed object into something.

He was nailing the nail into the wood to build a shelf.

Clavaba la clavo en la madera para construir una estantería.

To fix or secure something in one place.

He nailed the sign to the wall so everyone could see it.

Clavaba el cartel en la pared para que todos lo vieran.

To grasp or concentrate attention on something.

He fixed his gaze on the horizon, lost in thought.

Clavaba su mirada en el horizonte, perdido en sus pensamientos.

From Latin 'clavare', which means 'to nail'.

to stab with a dagger

to betray someone.

clavar un puñal

to fix one's gaze

to gaze intently.

clavar la mirada

to engrave something in memory

to remember something with great precision.

clavar algo en la memoria

nail

a metal object used for nailing.

clavo

nailed

that has been fixed or secured with a nail.

clavado

To nail in the sense of falling in love or impacting someone.

That guy really nailed me with his smile.

Ese chico realmente me clavó con su sonrisa.

To dedicate oneself hard to a task.

I'm going to nail it at my job this weekend.

Voy a clavarlo en mi trabajo este fin de semana.