chave
key
Pronunciation
/ˈʃa.vi/
Cultural Note
'Chave' is used in many idiomatic expressions. 'Entregar as chaves' (to hand over the keys) signifies completing a real estate transaction. 'Fechar com chave de ouro' means to end something perfectly (literally: to close with a golden key). In Brazilian slang, 'chaveiro' is both a keychain and a locksmith.
📝 Example Sentences
Onde estão as chaves de casa?
Where are the house keys?
Eu perdi a chave do carro.
I lost the car key.
Deixe uma chave reserva com o vizinho.
Leave a spare key with the neighbor.
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