frases clave
/fɾases klabe/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'key phrases' is translated into Spanish as frases clave.
This term refers to important words or groups of words that express the main ideas of a text.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase 'frases clave' follows the pattern where the adjective 'clave' remains singular even when the noun 'frases' is plural.
Did you know?
- The word clave is a direct descendant of the Latin clāvis, meaning 'key', which makes it a linguistic relative of the English word 'clavicle' (the collarbone).
- In music, clave refers to the clef of a musical staff and also to a specific rhythmic pattern and instrument used in Afro-Cuban music.
- While both clave and llave can be translated as 'key' in English, you would never use clave to describe the metal object you use to unlock your front door.
Examples in context
- Debes subrayar las frases clave del texto.You must underline the key phrases of the text.
- El examen incluye las frases clave de la lección.The exam includes the key phrases from the lesson.
- He anotado las frases clave en mi cuaderno.I have noted the key phrases in my notebook.
Example conversation
Two students are studying together in a library.
- Javier¿Encontraste las frases clave en este capítulo?Did you find the key phrases in this chapter?
- LucíaSí, las acabo de subrayar.Yes, I just underlined them.
- JavierPerfecto, eso nos ayudará con el estudio.Perfect, that will help us with studying.
- LucíaJavier, ¿quieres revisar mis notas?Javier, do you want to check my notes?
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clave, CC BY-SA 4.0.
