No. 2,247 in Spanish
llave
Key.
In a sentence
Necesito la llave para abrir la puerta.
I need the key to open the door.
In this sentence, 'llave' refers to a physical key used to unlock a door.
Esa idea fue la llave para resolver el problema.
That idea was the key to solving the problem.
Here, 'llave' is used metaphorically to signify a crucial element or solution.
Se rompió la llave del agua y hubo una fuga.
The water valve broke and there was a leak.
In this context, 'llave' refers to a faucet or valve that controls the flow of water.
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