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No. 10,187 in Spanish

clavó

"Clavó" means "he/she/it nailed" or "stuck."

In a sentence

  • Él clavó el clavo con un martillo.

    He nailed the nail with a hammer.

    Here, 'clavó' is used to denote the action of fastening something with a nail, demonstrating its literal meaning.

  • El corredor clavó la mirada en la meta durante toda la carrera.

    The runner fixed his gaze on the finish line throughout the race.

    Here, 'clavó' is used metaphorically to imply intense focus or attention on something.

  • Clavó un gol espectacular desde fuera del área.

    He scored an amazing goal from outside the penalty area.

    Here, 'clavó' is used figuratively to describe executing an action with precision or impressive skill, often in sports.

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