A1 Idiom Neutral

Dar en el clavo.

To hit the nail on the head.

Meaning

To be exactly right about something.

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Cultural Background

Commonly used in casual and professional settings to show agreement. Often used in work environments to praise a sharp observation.

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Use it to build rapport

Using this phrase makes you sound like a native speaker who values precision.

Meaning

To be exactly right about something.

💡

Use it to build rapport

Using this phrase makes you sound like a native speaker who values precision.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

Has dado en el ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: clavo

The idiom is 'dar en el clavo'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the best option.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Diste en el clavo.

The idiom requires the article 'el' and the preposition 'en'.

🎉 Score: /2

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Has dado en el ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: clavo

The idiom is 'dar en el clavo'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the best option.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Diste en el clavo.

The idiom requires the article 'el' and the preposition 'en'.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but it is rare. It is almost exclusively used for ideas.

Related Phrases

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Dar en el blanco

synonym

To hit the bullseye

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Acertar de pleno

similar

To be completely right

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