key [kiː]
key(
ki
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling or idea (e.g. man, dog, house).
1. (instrument that opens a lock)
2. (code)
3. (part of a keyboard)
4. (solution)
5. (part of a map)
a. la leyenda (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
It actually says "Here be dragons" in this map's key.De veras que dice "Aquí hay dragones" en la leyenda de este mapa.
6. (crucial element)
a. la clave (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The key to success in the business world is knowing how to network.La clave para el éxito en el mundo de los negocios es saber hacer contactos.
7. (tonic note or chord)
c. la tonalidad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
How can I change the key of the song using this software?¿Cómo puedo cambiar la tonalidad de la canción usando este software?
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
8. (most important)
a. clave
The key ingredient in my butternut squash soup recipe is a pinch of nutmeg.El ingrediente clave en mi receta de sopa de calabaza es una pizca de nuez moscada.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
9. (computing)
a. teclear
We'll need to hire someone to key all that data.Tendremos que emplear a alguien para teclear todos esos datos.
10. (to roughen)
a. estriar
Ensure all surfaces are clean and lightly keyed before attaching the veneer.Asegúrese de que todas las superficies estén limpias y ligeramente estriadas antes de aplicar la chapa.
11. (to damage with a key)
a. rayar con una llave
Ross didn't need anyone to tell him who had keyed his car.Ross no precisaba que alguien le dijera quién le había rayado el coche con una llave.
12. (music)
a. acordar
The string section was tuning up, keying their strings to the oboe's note.La sección de cuerdas estaba afinando, acordando las cuerdas a la nota del oboe.
13. (to fit to; used with "to") (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
a. unir a
The policies were keyed to local concerns and designed to garner votes in the upcoming election.Las políticas estaban unidas a las preocupaciones locales y se diseñaron para ganar votos en las próximas elecciones.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
14. (to be in tune with; used with "into")
a. sintonizar
The comedian found the crowd wasn't really keyed into his view of the world.El cómico se dio cuenta de que el público no sintonizaba realmente con su visión del mundo.
15. (to be nervous; used with "up")
a. estar alterado
Simon had been keyed up about his exams and hadn't slept well all week.Simón había estado alterado por los exámenes y no había dormido bien toda la semana.
keyNounadjective
Copyright © 2006 Harrap Publishers LimitedA noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling or idea (e.g. man, dog, house).
1. (of door)
a. la llave(F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
2. (of clock, mechanical toy)
a. la cuerda(F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
3. (of piano, typewriter)
a. la tecla(F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
4. (to problem, situation)
a. la clave f, llave(F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
the key to happiness/successla clave de la felicidad/del éxito
5. (answers, guide; of map)
a. la clave(F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
6. (to exercises)
a. la respuestas(F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
7. (music)
a. el tono(M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
major/minor keytono mayor/menor
the key of Cla clave de do
to be off keyestar desafinado(a)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
8. (most important)
a. clave
Collins Complete Spanish Electronic Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers 2011
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