chave

Meaning

1. (feminine) key (to open doors)
2. (feminine) key (of musical instrument)
3. (feminine) key (crucial step)
4. (feminine) wrench, spanner
5. (feminine) curly bracket
6. (feminine) faucet, tap, water tap, spigot
7. (feminine) switch (a device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow)
8. (feminine) hold (position or grip used to control the opponent)
9. (feminine) a local sport or game
10. (feminine) type of knot

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈt͡ʃaβe̝/

Etymology

Inherited from Latin: clāvis

In summary

From Old Galician-Portuguese chave (13th century, Cantigas de Santa Maria), from Latin clāvis, clāvem.

Sentences

Só se falou en chave política , non en chave electoral.

It was only spoken of in the political key, not in the electoral key.

Collino, entrei no cuarto e pechei a porta con chave atrás de min .

I went into the room and locked the door behind me.

Tamén na física vai ser chave a súa caracterización .

Also in physics will be key to its characterization.