noun🔗ShareLlaveAn object designed to open and close a lock."The key to the front door was lost, so we couldn't get in. "La llave de la puerta principal se perdió, así que no pudimos entrar.itemutensilthingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCuñaAn object designed to fit between two other objects (such as a shaft and a wheel) in a mechanism and maintain their relative orientation."The lock on my school locker needed a new key to open it. "La cerradura de mi taquilla escolar necesitaba una nueva cuña para abrirla.technicalmachinepartdeviceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePaso crucial, requisito fundamentalA crucial step or requirement."The key to solving this problem is persistence."La clave para resolver este problema es la persistencia.achievementconditionabilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLeyenda, explicaciónA guide explaining the symbols or terminology of a map or chart; a legend."The key says that A stands for the accounting department."La leyenda dice que la A representa el departamento de contabilidad.geographywritingsigncommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClave de respuestas, soluciónA guide to the correct answers of a worksheet or test."Some students cheated by using the answer key."Algunos estudiantes hicieron trampa usando la clave de respuestas.educationwritingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTeclaOne of several small, usually square buttons on a typewriter or computer keyboard, mostly corresponding to text characters."Press the Escape key."Presiona la tecla Escape.technologycomputingelectronicsmachineitemwritingcommunicationdeviceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLlave, teclaIn musical instruments, one of the valve levers used to select notes, such as a lever opening a hole on a woodwind."The clarinet player pressed the key to change to a higher note. "El clarinetista presionó la llave para cambiar a una nota más alta.musicpartmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTeclaIn instruments with a keyboard such as an organ or piano, one of the levers, or especially the exposed front end of it, which are depressed to cause a particular sound or note to be produced."The organist pressed the correct key on the pipe organ to play the high C. "El organista presionó la tecla correcta del órgano de tubos para tocar el do agudo.musicpartorgansoundtechnicaldeviceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTono fundamental, tonalidadThe lowest note of a scale; keynote."The key of the song we're learning in music class is C. "La tonalidad de la canción que estamos aprendiendo en clase de música es Do.musicessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTonalidadIn musical theory, the total melodic and harmonic relations, which exist between the tones of an ideal scale, major or minor; tonality."The song is in the key of C major. "La canción está en la tonalidad de Do mayor.musictheoryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTonalidadIn musical theory and notation, the tonality centering in a given tone, or the several tones taken collectively, of a given scale, major or minor."The piece of music was in the key of C major. "La pieza musical estaba en la tonalidad de Do mayor.musicessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClaveIn musical notation, a sign at the head of a staff indicating the musical key."The music teacher explained that the key of the song was C major. "El profesor de música explicó que la clave de la canción era Do mayor.musicsignessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTonoThe general pitch or tone of a sentence or utterance."The key to her presentation was enthusiasm; everyone felt excited about the project. "La clave de su presentación fue el entusiasmo; todos se sintieron entusiasmados con el proyecto.languagelinguisticssoundphoneticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePalabra claveA modification of an advertisement so as to target a particular group or demographic."The marketing team created a key to their advertisement for parents, focusing on the benefits of the new after-school program. "El equipo de marketing creó una palabra clave para su anuncio dirigido a los padres, centrándose en los beneficios del nuevo programa extraescolar.businesscommunicationmediaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSámaraAn indehiscent, one-seeded fruit furnished with a wing, such as the fruit of the ash and maple; a samara."The maple tree produced many keys, which scattered in the wind. "El arce produjo muchas sámaras, que se dispersaron con el viento.fruitplantseedbiologynatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTeclado, manipuladorA manual electrical switching device primarily used for the transmission of Morse code."The Morse code key was used by the radio operator to send urgent messages to the ship. "El manipulador de código Morse fue utilizado por el operador de radio para enviar mensajes urgentes al barco.technologycommunicationelectronicsdevicesignalmachinewritinghistoryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClave, contraseñaA piece of information (e.g. a passphrase) used to encode or decode a message or messages."The key to unlocking the secret message was a special passphrase. "La clave para desbloquear el mensaje secreto era una contraseña especial.technologycomputingcommunicationsignalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareContraseñaA password restricting access to an IRC channel."The key to the student forum IRC channel is "secret123". "La contraseña del canal IRC del foro estudiantil es "secret123".internetcomputingcommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClaveIn a relational database, a field used as an index into another table (not necessarily unique)."The student ID number is a key in the student database that links to a separate table containing each student's grades. "El número de identificación del estudiante es una clave en la base de datos de estudiantes que enlaza con una tabla separada que contiene las calificaciones de cada estudiante.computingtechnologyinternettechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClaveA value that uniquely identifies an entry in a container."The student's unique ID number is the key to accessing their online school account. "El número de identificación único del estudiante es la clave para acceder a su cuenta escolar en línea.computingtechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa zona restringidaThe free-throw lane together with the circle surrounding the free-throw line, the free-throw lane having formerly been narrower, giving the area the shape of a skeleton key hole."He shoots from the top of the key."Tira desde la parte superior de la zona restringida.sportareaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClave de identificaciónA series of logically organized groups of discriminating information which aims to allow the user to correctly identify a taxon."The biologist used a key to identify the different types of birds she saw in the park. "El biólogo usó una clave de identificación para identificar los diferentes tipos de aves que vio en el parque.biologyscienceorganismnaturesystemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCuñaA piece of wood used as a wedge."The carpenter used a small key to wedge the door shut. "El carpintero usó una pequeña cuña para atascar la puerta.materialpartitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTabla de cierreThe last board of a floor when laid down."The carpenter carefully laid the key board to finish the floor of the classroom. "El carpintero colocó cuidadosamente la tabla de cierre para terminar el suelo del aula.architecturebuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClaveA keystone."The archway's keystone was made of a special, strong stone. "La clave de la arcada estaba hecha de una piedra especial y fuerte.architecturestructureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLlave, anclajeThat part of the plastering which is forced through between the laths and holds the rest in place."The key of the plaster holds the laths together, creating a solid wall. "La llave del enlucido sujeta los listones, creando una pared sólida.architecturematerialbuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDurmienteA wooden support for a rail on the bullhead rail system."The carpenter carefully placed the key under the rail to support it. "El carpintero colocó cuidadosamente el durmiente debajo del riel para sostenerlo."The carpenter carefully placed the key beneath the rail to support it. "El carpintero colocó cuidadosamente el durmiente debajo del riel para sostenerlo.technicalstructuremachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAdherencia, rugosidadThe degree of roughness, or retention ability of a surface to have applied a liquid such as paint, or glue."The door panel should be sanded down carefully to provide a good key for the new paint."El panel de la puerta debe lijarse cuidadosamente para proporcionar una buena adherencia a la pintura nueva.technicalmaterialartindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa llaveThe thirty-third card of the Lenormand deck."The key card in my Lenormand reading is the "thirty-third card." "La carta de la llave en mi lectura de Lenormand es la "trigésima tercera carta".astrologysignessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCapa de tinta negra(print and film) The black ink layer, especially in relation to the three color layers of cyan, magenta, and yellow. See also CMYK."The printer's key color needs adjustment to create a darker blue. "Es necesario ajustar la capa de tinta negra de la impresora para crear un azul más oscuro.colormediatechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareColor para enmascarar o hacer transparenteA color to be masked or made transparent."The artist used a special key color to make the background of the painting transparent. "El artista usó un color clave especial para hacer transparente el fondo de la pintura.colortechnicalcomputingmediaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbrir con llaveTo fit (a lock) with a key."The locksmith needs to key the new front door so we can all get in. "El cerrajero necesita abrir con llave la nueva puerta principal para que todos podamos entrar.utilitypropertyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAsegurar con una chavetaTo fit (pieces of a mechanical assembly) with a key to maintain the orientation between them."The carpenter keyed the drawer to the cabinet, ensuring it would open and close in the right position. "El carpintero aseguró el cajón al armario con una chaveta, asegurando que se abriría y cerraría en la posición correcta.technicalmachineindustrypartfunctionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMarcar, clasificarTo mark or indicate with a symbol indicating membership in a class."The teacher keyed the students' papers, marking each one with a check mark if they had completed the assignment. "El profesor marcó los trabajos de los estudiantes, marcando cada uno con una marca de verificación si habían completado la tarea.marksignessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTelegrafiar(telegraphy and radio telegraphy) To depress (a telegraph key)."The operator keyed the telegraph to send the urgent message about the school bus delay. "El operador telegrafió el mensaje urgente sobre el retraso del autobús escolar.technologycommunicationelectronicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePulsarTo operate (the transmitter switch of a two-way radio)."To talk to his friend at the park, he keyed the radio transmitter. "Para hablar con su amigo en el parque, pulsó el transmisor de radio.communicationtechnologyelectronicssignalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIngresar, teclear(more usually to key in) To enter (information) by typing on a keyboard or keypad."Our instructor told us to key in our user IDs."Nuestro instructor nos dijo que ingresáramos nuestros ID de usuario.computingtechnologycommunicationinternetelectronicsmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRayarTo vandalize (a car, etc.) by scratching with an implement such as a key."He keyed the car that had taken his parking spot."Él rayó el coche que había tomado su lugar de estacionamiento.propertyvehicleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVincular, relacionarTo link (as one might do with a key or legend)."The teacher keyed the different colored shapes on the map to specific types of plants. "El profesor relacionó las formas de diferentes colores en el mapa con tipos específicos de plantas.communicationtechnologycomputinginternetessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareClasificarTo be identified as a certain taxon when using a key."Using the plant identification key, the student was able to key the unknown flower as a species of daisy. "Usando la clave de identificación de plantas, el estudiante pudo clasificar la flor desconocida como una especie de margarita.biologyorganismscienceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAdaptar, enfocarTo modify (an advertisement) so as to target a particular group or demographic."The marketing team keyed the advertisement for student discounts, focusing on language that would appeal to high schoolers. "El equipo de marketing adaptó el anuncio para descuentos estudiantiles, enfocándose en un lenguaje que atrajera a los estudiantes de secundaria.mediabusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAfinar, ajustarTo attune to; to set at; to pitch."The musician needed to key the piano to the correct pitch before the concert. "El músico necesitaba afinar el piano a la tonalidad correcta antes del concierto.musicsoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAsegurar, acuñarTo fasten or secure firmly; to fasten or tighten with keys or wedges."The carpenter keyed the wooden door shut with a strong metal wedge. "El carpintero aseguró la puerta de madera con una fuerte cuña de metal.utilitytechnicalactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Shareclave, fundamentalIndispensable, supremely important."He is the key player on his soccer team."Él es el jugador clave en su equipo de fútbol.qualityvalueabstractessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareImportante, claveImportant, salient."She makes several key points."Ella hace varios puntos clave.qualityvalueessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareConjunto de pequeñas islasOne of a string of small islands."the Florida Keys"Los Cayos de FloridageographyworldenvironmentplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMuelleA stone or concrete structure on navigable water used for loading and unloading vessels; a wharf."The cargo ship docked at the key, allowing workers to unload the crates. "El carguero atracó en el muelle, lo que permitió a los trabajadores descargar las cajas.nauticalarchitectureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKilogramoIn the International System of Units, the base unit of mass; conceived of as the mass of one litre of water, but now defined by taking the fixed numerical value of the Planck constant h to be 6.626 070 15 × 10-34 when expressed in units of kg⋅m2⋅s−1. Symbol: kg"The scientist measured the mass of the sample in kilograms, the key unit of mass in the metric system. "El científico midió la masa de la muestra en kilogramos, la unidad clave de masa en el sistema métrico.massunitphysicsscienceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKilogramoThe unit of weight such that a one-kilogram mass is also a one-kilogram weight."The kilogram is the key unit of weight in the science lab. "El kilogramo es la unidad clave de peso en el laboratorio de ciencias.massphysicsscienceunitessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading