Clavo (en. Nail)

/'klabo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Cylindrical metal element with a pointed end used to join or fasten objects.

A nail is needed to hang the picture on the wall.

Se necesita un clavo para colgar el cuadro en la pared.

Joining or fastening with a nail.

The carpenter drove a good nail into the wood to secure it.

El carpintero dio un buen clavo en la madera para asegurarla.

In colloquial context, a complicated problem or situation.

That task was a very complicated nail to solve.

Esa tarea fue un clavo muy complicado de resolver.

From Latin 'clavus', which means 'nail' or 'claw'.

to hit the nail on the head

To achieve the objective or to be right in what is said.

dar en el clavo

to be in a tight spot

To be uncomfortable or in a strange position.

estar como un clavo

there is no nail that cannot be pulled out

Every problem has a solution.

no hay clavo que no se pueda sacar

plug

Piece used for making electrical connections.

clavija

to drive in

To fix something to another thing with a nail.

clavar

war nails

Difficulties or conflicts in a relationship.

clavos de guerra

A marijuana cigarette.

I'm going to smoke a nail to relax.

Voy a fumar un clavo para relajarme.

A dose of drugs, especially cocaine.

I bought him a nail for the weekend.

Le compré un clavo para el fin de semana.