Also the present subjunctive first singular of clavar · that I nail

Also the present subjunctive third singular of clavar · that he/she nail

feminine noun

· common

1

key, clue

"La clave estaba bajo mi taza."

The key was under my cup.

2

password, code

"Olvidé la clave y llamé a mamá."

I forgot the password and called Mom.

adjective

· common

key, crucial, essential

"Fue un momento clave en la reunión."

It was a key moment in the meeting.