How to Say “Hex Wrench” in Spanish

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llave Allen
/ʝabe aʝen/from spelling rules
The English phrase hex wrench is translated into Spanish as llave Allen.
Llave Allen is the most common way to refer to a hex wrench in hardware stores and everyday conversation across most Spanish-speaking countries.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is a loan translation from English, using llave (wrench/key) and the brand name Allen.

How do you pronounce it?

/ʝabe aʝen/

Did you know?

  • The word llave is used in Spanish to describe a 'faucet' or 'tap' in many regions.
  • The word 'llave' shares a common ancestor with the English word 'clef' used in music, as both derive from the Latin 'clāvis' meaning 'key'.
  • In Spanish, the word llave is used for both a 'wrench' and a 'key'.

Examples in context

  • Necesito una llave Allen para este mueble.
    I need a hex wrench for this piece of furniture.
  • La llave Allen está en la caja de herramientas.
    The hex wrench is in the toolbox.
  • ¿Tienes una llave Allen de medida pequeña?
    Do you have a small-sized hex wrench?

Example conversation

María and Daniel are assembling a new bookshelf in the living room.

  1. María

    Daniel, ¿dónde está la llave Allen?
    Daniel, where is the hex wrench?
  2. Daniel

    Creo que la dejé sobre la mesa.
    I think I left it on the table.
  3. María

    No la veo por ninguna parte.
    I don't see it anywhere.
  4. Daniel

    Ah, aquí está, debajo del manual.
    Ah, here it is, under the manual.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries llave, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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