key
US /kiː/
UK /kiː/
1.
llave
a small piece of shaped metal with incisions cut to fit the wards of a particular lock, which is inserted into a lock and turned to open or close it.
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I can't find my car keys.
No encuentro mis llaves del coche.
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She locked the door and put the key in her pocket.
Cerró la puerta con llave y se guardó la llave en el bolsillo.
2.
clave, fundamental
a thing that is of crucial importance to a situation, problem, or explanation.
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Communication is the key to a successful relationship.
La comunicación es la clave para una relación exitosa.
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The detective found the key piece of evidence.
El detective encontró la pieza clave de la evidencia.