No. 2,753 in Spanish
llaves
Keys.
In a sentence
Necesito las llaves para abrir la puerta.
I need the keys to open the door.
The word 'llaves' here is used literally to refer to keys needed to unlock something, typically a physical lock.
El fontanero busca las llaves adecuadas para reparar la tubería.
The plumber looks for the right wrenches to repair the pipe.
In this context, 'llaves' refers to tools, specifically wrenches, used in plumbing and mechanical work.
Las llaves del éxito incluyen perseverancia y dedicación.
The keys to success include perseverance and dedication.
Here, 'llaves' is used metaphorically to signify essential aspects or tools needed to achieve something abstract, such as success.
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