How to Say "nailed" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “nailed” is “clavado” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
adjectiveA2
fixed with a nail
Examples
El letrero está clavado en el árbol.
The sign is nailed to the tree.
Se quedó clavado en el sitio por el susto.
He stood rooted to the spot out of fear.
Tenía un clavo clavado en la madera.
There was a nail driven into the wood.
Matching the Object
Because this describes a person or thing, it must match in gender and number: 'un poste clavado' but 'una tabla clavada'.
Confusion with 'stuck'
Mistake: “La puerta está clavada.”
Correction: If a door is jammed, use 'atascada'. Use 'clavada' only if it is literally nailed shut or firmly fixed in place.
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