llavero
/ʝaˈbeɾo/
The Spanish word for key fob is llavero.
llavero is the term for an item carried on a key ring. To be specific when referring to a car key fob, you can use the phrase llavero de coche. If the object you are describing is specifically a remote electronic device used for unlocking doors, a native speaker might also use the term control remoto.
Meaning: item carried on a key ring (noun)
Which one should you use?
In English, speakers often distinguish between the metal ring itself and the decorative or functional fob attached to it. However, in Spanish, llavero is frequently used to refer to the entire assembly, including both the ring and any attached items.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term Telemando is occasionally used to refer to a remote control device that includes key fobs.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of llavero is llaveros, created by adding -s to the end.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʝaˈbeɾo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word llave is used for both a door key and a wrench, meaning a llavero could technically be a holder for tools.
- The suffix -ero in llavero is the same one used for professions, meaning a llavero can also refer to a person whose job is to make keys.
- The word llavero is a linguistic relative of the French word 'clavier', which means 'keyboard'.
Examples in context
- Cuando salgas del auto, no olvides llevar contigo el Mando a Distancia para cerrarlo.When you leave the car, don't forget to take the Key Fob with you to lock it.
- El llavero de mi coche no funciona.My car key fob doesn't work.
- He perdido el llavero del garaje.I lost the garage key fob.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are in their living room looking for car keys.
- Alejandro¿Has visto mi llavero?Have you seen my key fob?
- ElenaNo, no lo veo por ninguna parte.No, I don't see it anywhere.
- AlejandroCreo que está en el sofá.I think it is on the sofa.
- Elena¡Ah, sí! Aquí está tu llavero.Ah, yes! Here is your key fob.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry llavero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries llavero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
