clave de activación
/klabe de aɡtibaθjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase "activation key" is translated into Spanish as clave de activación.
The most common and widely understood expression for "activation key" is clave de activación. In software contexts, you may also see clave de producto used interchangeably. Other related terms include código de activación for "activation code" and contraseña de activación for "activation password".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of clave (key), de (of) and activación (activation).
Did you know?
- The word clave is also the name of a traditional Afro-Cuban percussion instrument. This 'clave' provides the rhythmic pattern that governs the entire ensemble.
- In architecture, the 'keystone' of an arch is called the clave. It is the central stone that locks the whole structure in place.
- The word clave is a 'doublet' of the word llave. While both mean 'key' and come from the same Latin root, llave refers to a physical key and clave is used for abstract or technical keys.
Examples in context
- Para activar el software, necesitarás ingresar la clave de activación.To activate the software, you will need to enter the activation key.
- El código de activación se encuentra en la parte posterior del manual del software.The activation code is located on the back of the software manual.
- No puedo instalar el programa sin la clave de activación, ¡ayúdame!I can't install the program without the activation key, help me out!
- Oye, ¿tienes el código de activación para desbloquear el software?Hey, do you have the activation code to unlock the software?
- Necesito la clave de activación para el software.I need the activation key for the software.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar la clave de activación?Where can I find the activation key?
- Introduce la clave de activación en el campo correspondiente.Enter the activation key in the corresponding field.
Example conversation
Mateo is trying to install a program on his computer and asks María for help.
- MaríaMateo, ¿tienes el código del programa?Mateo, do you have the program code?
- MateoNo, me pide la clave de activación.No, it is asking me for the activation key.
- MaríaBúscala en el correo electrónico que te enviamos.Look for it in the email we sent you.
- MateoGracias, María, ya la encontré.Thanks, María, I found it now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clave, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
