Llaves (en. Keys)

/ˈʝa.βes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Metallic objects that allow opening or closing lock mechanisms.

I forgot my keys at home.

Olvidé mis llaves en casa.

Control elements that allow access to systems or information.

You need the keys to enter the building.

Necesitas las llaves para ingresar al edificio.

Words or concepts that unlock understandings or solutions.

Education is the key to the future.

La educación son las llaves del futuro.

From the Latin 'clavis', which means key.

to give the key

To offer the solution or access to something.

dar la llave

to be at a standstill

To be in a situation of uncertainty or confusion.

estar a llaves

to lose the keys

To lose access to something important.

perder las llaves

lock

Device used to secure a door or entrance.

cerradura

access

Permission to enter or use something.

acceso

clause

Provision or condition in an agreement.

cláusula

Easy or quick money.

That business can give you keys if you work well.

Ese negocio te puede dar llaves si trabajas bien.

Situations or connections that open opportunities.

She has keys everywhere; she always gets what she wants.

Ella tiene llaves en todas partes, siempre consigue lo que quiere.