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    Clavo (en. Nail)

    /'klabo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    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.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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

    Related Words

    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

    Slang Meanings

    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.