Translation of Spanish word "llave" to English
llave
/ˈʝa.βe/
Meaning
NounAn object designed to open and close a lock. A card or fob that electronically signals a lock to open. A piece of information (e.g., a password or passphrase) used to encode or decode a message or messages. A password restricting access to an IRC channel.
How to use
Llave ('key / faucet') is feminine. Bajo llave — Under lock and key.
🇬🇧 English
key
Example
Perdí la llave de la casa.
I lost the key to the house.
¿Tienes la llave del coche?
Do you have the car key?
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Common phrases
- llave de paso— stopcock / valve
- guardar bajo llave— to keep under lock and key
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What does the Spanish word "llave" mean?▼
The Spanish word "llave" means "key" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Perdí la llave de la casa." (which translates as "I lost the key to the house.").
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