How to Say "Keys" in Spanish - How To Say Guide

llaves

/ʝabes/from spelling rules

The Spanish word for "keys" is llaves.

llaves refers to small metal tools used to open or lock a door or a container.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Spain, the word llavero may be used when referring to a keychain with keys.

The singular form of llaves is llave, which means "key".

/ʝabes/

Avoid using the word teclas when referring to metal door keys. In Spanish, teclas is reserved specifically for musical or computer keys.

The word llave is an etymological cousin of the English word 'leaf', as both originally stemmed from Latin roots describing a thin plate or blade.
The word llave is used in wrestling and combat sports to refer to a submission hold or a joint lock.
In many Spanish-speaking countries, a 'llave' can also refer to a faucet or a tap. If you ask for 'la llave' in a kitchen, you might be asking for the water to be turned on rather than a metal tool.

He aquí tus llaves.
Here are your keys.
This sentence is useful for showing where someone's llaves are located.
Tatoeba #635020 by Leono, translation #35586 by CK
¿Me das las llaves?
Can you give me the keys?
This sentence is a way to ask someone to hand you the llaves.
Tatoeba #920985 by Shishir, translation #5195288 by CK
¿No vio mis llaves?
Didn't you see my keys?
This sentence is useful for asking if someone has seen your llaves.
Tatoeba #5046969 by don_ramon, translation #1511103 by sundown
Mis llaves están en la mesa
My keys are on the table
No encuentro mis llaves
I can't find my keys
Sus llaves están en la mesa
His keys are on the table
Perdí mis llaves
I lost my keys
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A couple is standing by the front door.

Sources

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