¿Clavito a mi?

Question

I'm watching Águila Roja (cap. 9, around 20:01). Sátur is talking to Gonzalo about the boy, Gabi, who he has just learned may be his. He says something like, "Mira, es clavito a mi. Igualito, igualito." Is clavito a mi similar to the spitting image of me?

Yes, that's a reasonable equivalent. - samdie, Oct 23, 2010

Really? I'd never heard that expression before.. :-) - Gekkosan, Oct 23, 2010

really interesting question! How come nobody answered this before?! - mediterrunio, Nov 29, 2010

Answer 1

I haven't watched it either, but I'd bet it says "clavadito a mí", pronounced as "clavaíto". At least, in Spain we say this expression.

clavado

1. adj. idéntico (? muy parecido).

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Answer 2

Es un término usado en el sur de España.

La palabra es “clavaito” proviene de "clavadito" y esta de “clavado” que significa “identico” o “muy semejante a otro”.

Sí eres clavado a alguien ,eres practicamente un clon suyo. EJ: “Mi nieto es clavado a mí”.(= mi nieto es exactamente igual que yo=es igualito a mí)(en su físico,sus reacciones,etc…)

Answer 3

Kevin, I have not seen that episode but I´m pretty sure he´s saying igualito a mí, no clavito.

I´ll watch it as oon as I can to confirm my guess.

Answer 4

"Clavito a mi" is "the little key of mine."

Literally it would be "little key to me". It could also mean "little nail" or "pin", but none of these make sense when it's a father referring to his son. - KevinB, Oct 23, 2010

Not "little key" in this context. - samdie, Oct 23, 2010