Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| equipo | /eˈkipo/ | masculine |
| equipamiento | /ekipaˈmjento/ | masculine |
| equipación | /ekipaˈθjon/ /ekipaˈsjon/ |
feminine |
In Spanish, you must choose a specific word based on the nuance of the equipment you are describing. If you are referring specifically to electrical or technical equipment in a formal context, you might use aparatos. For musical or scientific equipment, instrumentos is appropriate. When talking about heavy equipment or machinery, use maquinaria.
Which one should you use?
While equipo can mean 'equipment', it also means 'team' depending on the context. Equipación is used specifically to refer to a sports kit or the uniform worn by a team. Equipamiento is another masculine form used for equipment.
How do you pronounce it?
/eˈkipo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often treat 'equipment' as an uncountable noun, but in Spanish, you must choose between the specific nuances of equipo, equipamiento or equipación.
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, equipo can refer to a specific piece of gear, such as a television set, whereas in English 'equipment' would never be used for a single appliance.
- The word equipo was borrowed from the French word équipe, but it unexpectedly changed its grammatical gender during the process.
- Spanish uses the word aparatos for technical equipment, which literally translates to 'apparatuses' and is almost always used in the plural.
Examples in context
- Los doctores ocupan equipo médico.Doctors use medical equipment.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use equipo in a medical context.Tatoeba #1370051 by marcelostockle, translation #680835 by Source_VOA
- Este hospital tiene mucho equipamiento nuevo.This hospital has a lot of new equipment.This sentence shows the use of equipamiento regarding hospital supplies.Tatoeba #2108497 by marcelostockle, translation #57430 by papabear
- El buzo quería probar los límites de su equipo.The diver wanted to test the limits of his equipment.This sentence demonstrates how equipo can refer to a diver's gear.Tatoeba #3842858 by leoruilova, translation #3842390 by Amastan
- equipo deportivoSports equipment
- aparatos médicosMedical equipment
- instrumentos de laboratorioLaboratory equipment
- maquinaria agrícolaAgricultural equipment
- herramientas de jardineríaGardening equipment
- Para el proyecto de construcción, necesitamos comprar equipo adicional.For the construction project, we need to buy additional equipment.
- Tenemos los aparatos necesarios para instalar el sistema de seguridad.We have the necessary equipment to install the security system.
- Estoy buscando instrumentos musicales de buena calidad.I'm looking for high-quality musical equipment.
- Mis herramientas de carpintería se encuentran en el garaje.My carpentry tools are in the garage.
- Voy a traer algunos trastos para preparar la barbacoa.I'm going to bring some equipment/stuff to prepare the barbecue.
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Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are at a sports store.
- Elena¿Es bueno este equipo de ciclismo?Is this cycling equipment good?
- MateoSí, es un equipo de gran calidad.Yes, it is high-quality equipment.
- ElenaPerfecto, quiero comprarlo para mi hijo.Perfect, I want to buy it for my son.
- MateoExcelente decisión, Elena.Excellent decision, Elena.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “equipment” translations and entries equipo, equipamiento, equipación, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries equipación, equipamiento, equipo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
