What is the Spanish word for "key"?

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English

key

Spanish

llave

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Alternative translations of "key"

clave
tecla

Examples of how to use "key" in Spanish

English
Where did I put my car key?
Spanish
¿Dónde puse la llave de mi coche?
English
I lost my house key.
Spanish
Perdí la llave de mi casa.
English
This key opens the back door.
Spanish
Esta llave abre la puerta trasera.
English
Please hand me the key.
Spanish
Por favor, pásame la llave.
English
Practice is the key to success.
Spanish
La práctica es la clave del éxito.

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