This is the 6641st most frequent Spanish word.
chaves
"Chaves" is a regional variation or colloquialism for "keys" in some Spanish-speaking areas.
Here, 'chaves' refers to 'keys' in the context of instruments used to unlock locks or secure mechanisms.
Las chaves para abrir el candado están en el cajón.
The keys to open the lock are in the drawer.
In this sentence, 'Chaves' is a proper noun referring to the name of a town in Portugal.
Chaves es un pueblo muy bonito en Portugal.
Chaves is a very beautiful town in Portugal.
'Chaves' in this sentence is used metaphorically to refer to explanations or methods to interpret symbols or information.