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chaveta

chaveta, el chaveta(
chah
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beh
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tah
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(mad)
a. crazy
Lucas está chaveta. Quiere dejar su trabajo y viajar por el mundo haciendo dedo.Lucas is crazy. He wants to quit his job and hitchhike around the world.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. pin
Las chavetas que sujetan el eje son de acero inoxidable.The pins that secure the shaft are made of stainless steel.
b. cotter pin
La chaveta mantiene las piezas unidas.The cotter pin holds the two pieces together.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
3.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(anatomy)
a. head
No me lastimé la chaveta porque tenía casco.I didn't hurt my head because I was wearing a helmet.
b. nut
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Me di un golpe en la chaveta al levantarme.I banged my nut as I got up.
4. (tool)
Regionalism used in Cuba
(Cuba)
Regionalism used in the Dominican Republic
(Dominican Republic)
a. cigar knife
El zapatero acortó los cordones con una chaveta.The cobbler shortened the laces with a cigar knife.
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