Clavado (en. Nailed)

/klaˈβaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That is deeply embedded or fixed in a surface.

The nail was nailed into the wall.

El clavo quedó clavado en la pared.

That is immobile or paralyzed.

I was stuck in my seat during the movie.

Estaba clavado en el asiento durante la película.

Characterized by a state of worry or distress.

You could tell he was stuck from the stress of the exam.

Se le notaba clavado por el estrés del examen.

Derives from the verb 'clavar', which comes from the Latin 'clavāre', related to 'clavis', which means 'key'.

to be stuck on something

To be very focused or completely absorbed in an activity.

estar clavado en algo

frozen with fear

To be paralyzed by fear.

clavado de miedo

nail

A metal object used to join or secure things.

clavo

clavicle

Bone that connects the arm to the trunk.

clavícula

To be in a complicated situation.

I'm stuck with so many debts that I don't know how to get out.

Estoy clavado con tantas deudas que no sé cómo salir.

To be surprised or astonished.

I was stunned when he gave me the news.

Quedé clavado cuando me dio la noticia.