key

/kˈiː/

/ˈki/

Key

llave

a specially shaped piece of metal used for locking or unlocking a door, starting a car, etc.

tecla

one of many buttons that one presses or taps to operate a computer, telephone, or cell phone

tecla

any wooden or metal part of a piano or similar instruments that make a sound when pressed

clave

a set of notes based on a particular note that form the tonal basis of a musical passage

sinónimos : tonality

antónimos : atonality

leyenda

a list of symbols that accompanies a table, map, etc. as a reference for further explanation

key

clave

essential and highly important

sinónimos : cardinal

Ejemplos

1. Good communication is key to a successful relationship.

2. The author abstracted key themes from the novel in her literary analysis.

3. The keys are here on the table.

4. The piano keys are black and white.