What does "clave" mean in English?

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Spanish

clave

English

key

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Alternative translations of "clave"

code
password
clue
solution

Examples of how to use "clave" in Spanish

Spanish
La paciencia es la clave del éxito.
English
Patience is the key to success.
Spanish
La paciencia es la clave del éxito.
English
Patience is the key to success.
Spanish
Perdí la clave de la caja.
English
I lost the key to the box.
Spanish
Esa pista fue la clave final.
English
That clue was the final key.
Spanish
La comunicación es clave en equipo.
English
Communication is key in a team.

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