How to Say "to nail" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to nail” is “clavar” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Necesito clavar este cuadro en la pared.
I need to nail this picture to the wall.
Ten cuidado de no clavarte una espina en el pie.
Be careful not to stick a thorn in your foot.
El carpintero clavó las maderas con fuerza.
The carpenter nailed the pieces of wood together with force.
Using 'a' with People
When you use this word to talk about sticking something into a person, remember to use the 'personal a' before their name or the word for the person.
Don't forget the 'se'
Mistake: “Me clavé el dedo.”
Correction: Me clavé algo en el dedo (I stuck something in my finger) or Clavé el clavo (I nailed the nail). Use the 'me' or 'te' form when the action happens to your own body.
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