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tecla

key (on keyboard or instrument)

noun TEK-lah Rare

Usage Note

Tecla refers to any individual key on a keyboard (piano or computer) or keypad. El teclado is the keyboard as a whole. The verb teclear means 'to type'. In informal speech, tocar una tecla or dar en la tecla can mean 'to hit the right note' or 'to find the right approach'. Do not use llave for a keyboard key — llave means a door key or wrench.

Examples

"Pulsa la tecla Intro para confirmar."

Natural Translation

Press the Enter key to confirm.

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