Spanish · Daily Life
Llave
Key
Beginnernoun
Definition
A metal instrument for operating a lock.
Example
No encuentro las llaves de casa.
I can't find the house keys.
Etymology
'Llave' comes from the Latin 'clavis', which means key. It developed in Spanish to denote a tool used for locking and unlocking.
How & Where It’s Used
'Llave' is frequently used in everyday conversation and written forms, fitting both formal and informal registers when referring to keys.