Clavada (en. Dunk)

/klaˈβaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A 'clavada' is the act of inserting a nail into some surface.

Nailing the door was very difficult due to the hardness of the wood.

La clavada de la puerta fue muy difícil debido a la dureza de la madera.

In a sports context, it refers to a strain or action that causes an injury, as in baseball.

The player suffered a strain in his leg while trying to run to the base.

El jugador sufrió una clavada en la pierna al intentar correr a la base.

verb

To nail refers to the action of inserting a nail.

I decided to nail the picture to the wall so it wouldn’t fall.

Decidí clavar el cuadro en la pared para que no se cayera.

To nail can also refer to performing an action with force and determination.

She fixed her gaze on him while he spoke.

Ella clavó su mirada en él mientras hablaba.

The word 'clavada' comes from the verb 'clavar', which means to insert a nail or something sharp into a surface.

nailed to the heart

It refers to a deep pain or love that causes suffering.

clavada en el corazón

to give a jab

It means to make a harsh criticism or comment to someone.

dar una clavada

to be nailed down

To be in a difficult or compromised situation.

estar clavado

nail

A metal object with a sharp tip used to join or fix things together.

clavo

nail jam

The action of nailing or the result of nailing repeatedly.

clavazón

to un-nail

The action of removing a nail from a surface.

desclavar

When someone has been scammed or deceived.

I was nailed with the price of that online sale.

Me clavaron con el precio de esa venta en línea.

To perform an impressive or outstanding action.

The action he made in the match was incredible.

La clavada que hizo en el partido fue increíble.