Clavando (en. Nailing)

/klavan̪do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

The act of inserting a nail or any sharp object into a surface.

I was hammering a picture onto the wall.

Estaba clavando un cuadro en la pared.

To press down hard on something.

He fixed his gaze on her, as if he wanted to read her thoughts.

Clavó su mirada en ella, como si quisiera leer sus pensamientos.

To carry out a task with great effort and dedication.

They are focused on their studies for the final exams.

Están clavando en sus estudios para los exámenes finales.

From the verb 'clavar', which comes from the Latin 'clavare'.

hammering a nail

It means to carry out a specific task or meet a need.

clavando un clavo

to fix one's gaze

It means to stare fixedly or intensely at someone or something.

clavar la mirada

to drive into the heart

It means to affect someone emotionally, usually in a painful way.

clavar en el corazón

to nail

To introduce a sharp object into a surface.

clavar

nail

A metallic object shaped like a rod with a sharp part used to join or hold things.

clavo

to fix

To ensure or make something stay in one place.

fijar

To be very focused on something.

That guy is immersed in his video game, don't talk to him now.

Ese chico está clavando en su videojuego, no le hables ahora.

To do something with force or intensity.

They set the rhythm at the party, everyone was dancing.

Clavaron el ritmo en la fiesta, todos estaban bailando.