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    Clavar (en. Nail)

    /ˈkl.a.βar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To insert a nail or sharp object into something.
    I drove the nail into the wall to hang the picture.
    Clavé el clavo en la pared para colgar el cuadro.
    To establish something firmly.
    The carpenter nailed the board so it wouldn't move.
    El carpintero clavó la tabla para que no se moviera.
    To cause a deep impact on someone.
    The words he said that night pierced her heart.
    Las palabras que dijo aquella noche le clavaron en el corazón.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'clavāre', related to 'clavis', which means 'key'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to drive a nail
    To do something with firmness or precision.
    clavar un clavo
    to give someone a piercing look
    To look intently at someone or something.
    clavar una mirada
    to drive the stake
    To establish a rule or norm in a categorical manner.
    clavar la estaca

    Related Words

    nail
    A sharp metal object used to join or fasten.
    clavo
    to fix
    To place something in a position so that it does not move.
    fijar
    to secure
    To keep something in its place.
    sujetar

    Slang Meanings

    To take advantage of someone in a situation.
    Don't let them take advantage of you in the deal; negotiate well.
    No dejes que te claven en el negocio, negocia bien.
    To charge an excessive price for something.
    The mechanic ripped me off with the repair price.
    El mecánico me clavó con el precio de la reparación.
    To deceive or scam someone.
    They scammed me with the phone trick.
    Me clavaron con el truco del teléfono.