No. 166 in Spanish
clave
Key; crucial element or code.
In a sentence
El profesor dio la clave para resolver el problema.
The teacher gave the key to solving the problem.
In this sentence, 'clave' refers to an important or essential piece of information necessary for understanding or solving a situation.
La música estuvo en la clave de sol durante toda la pieza.
The music was in the treble clef throughout the piece.
Here, 'clave' is used in a musical context, referring to the clef that determines the pitch of the written notes.
La paciencia es clave para aprender un nuevo idioma.
Patience is key to learning a new language.
In this case, 'clave' functions as an adjective meaning 'crucial' or 'essential,' emphasizing the importance of patience in the task.
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