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    Clavó (en. Nail)

    /ˈklabo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A metallic element in the shape of a prism with a sharp point used to join two or more objects.
    He used a nail to attach the board to the wall.
    Utilizó un clavo para fijar la tabla a la pared.
    Difficulty or problem that arises in a situation.
    The crux of the situation was the lack of resources.
    El clavo de la situación era la falta de recursos.
    verb
    The action of driving in something, fixing with a nail.
    He nailed the picture to the wall.
    Clavó el cuadro en la pared.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'clavus', meaning 'nail' or 'claw'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hit the nail on the head
    To succeed in something.
    dar en el clavo
    burning nail
    Something that is difficult to endure or causes a lot of anxiety.
    clavo ardiente
    to leave no stone unturned
    To completely destroy something.
    no dejar piedra sobre piedra

    Related Words

    to nail
    The action of inserting a nail.
    clavar
    to remove a nail
    To take out a nail.
    desclavar

    Slang Meanings

    Something that has become a problem or difficulty.
    That exam was a nail for everyone.
    Ese examen fue un clavo para todos.
    A complicated situation or an obstacle.
    I've gotten into a nail that I can't resolve.
    Me he metido en un clavo que no puedo resolver.