A spare key can help when guests arrive at different times.
The idea
Ask politely with ¿Podría dejarme una llave de repuesto?; ask about its return with ¿Cuándo tengo que devolverla?
Examples
- ¿Tiene una llave de repuesto para la puerta?Do you have a spare key for the door?
- ¿Podría dejarme una llave de repuesto durante mi estancia?Could you lend me a spare key during my stay?
- Mi hermano llega tarde y necesita otra llave.My brother is arriving late and needs another key.
- La anfitriona nos deja una copia para el fin de semana.The host is lending us a copy for the weekend.
- ¿Cuándo tengo que devolverle la llave?When do I have to return the key to you?
- Puedes dejarla en la mesa el domingo por la mañana.You can leave it on the table on Sunday morning.
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Watch out
Do not confuse dejar (lend or leave, depending on context) with devolver (return).
Try it yourself
Do you have a ___ key? (spare / return)
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repuesto
Repuesto identifies an extra key kept as a spare.
When should I ___ the key? (return / arrive)
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devolver
Devolver expresses giving the key back.
You can leave ___ on the table. (la / lo; the key)
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la
La refers to the feminine noun llave.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Do you have a ___ key? (spare / return)
When should I ___ the key? (return / arrive)
You can leave ___ on the table. (la / lo; the key)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Ask your host for a spare key and agree on its return.