🇬🇧🇪🇸 key - clave : English Lesson

Meaning of "key" ("clave"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

If something is key, it is very, very important and can change what happens next. A key idea, person, or thing helps decide how everything else goes, like the most important puzzle piece that helps you finish the whole picture.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

A key reason I failed my diet is that cake keeps bravely sacrificing itself for me.

The key question in any horror movie is, ‘Why are they going into the creepy basement on purpose?’

The key ingredient in Grandma’s cookies is love, followed closely by a suspicious amount of sugar.

In our class, the key motivator for running fast is being told the pizza is almost gone.

A key advantage of having a little sibling is always having someone to blame for weird smells.

A child stands on a small stage, scared. A key friend hands a tiny flower. A key look says "you can." A key breath calms the child. A key hand on the shoulder gives strength. One key step, the child sings one clear line. The crowd claps and the child cries with a bright, happy smile.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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