llave stilson
/ʝabe stilson/from spelling rulesfeminine, alternative form
The Spanish term for pipe wrench is llave stilson. If unsure, use llave stilson. Wiktionary also lists llave stillson and llave grifa.
Meaning: adjustable wrench (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| llave stilson | /ʝabe stilson/ (from spelling rules) | feminine, alternative form |
| llave stillson | /ˌʝabe ˈstilson/ | feminine |
| llave grifa | /ʝabe ɡɾifa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
This term refers specifically to the Stillson-style pipe wrench, which is a common type of adjustable pipe wrench.
Which one should you use?
llave stillson and llave stilson are different spellings of the same term. llave stilson is an alternative spelling of llave stillson.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, llave grifa is a common term and llave de tubo is sometimes used to describe a pipe wrench.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "the pipe wrenches", use the plural form las llaves stilson.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʝabe stilson/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Me prestas una llave grifa?Can you lend me a pipe wrench?
- El mecánico utiliza una llave Stilson para arreglar la tubería.The mechanic uses a pipe wrench to fix the plumbing.
- Necesito una llave stilson para la tubería.I need a pipe wrench for the pipe.
- La llave stilson está en la caja de herramientas.The pipe wrench is in the toolbox.
- Pásame la llave stilson, por favor.Pass me the pipe wrench, please.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are fixing a leak in the bathroom.
- Mateo¿Dónde dejaste la llave stilson?Where did you leave the pipe wrench?
- SofíaEstá sobre la mesa de trabajo, Mateo.It is on the workbench, Mateo.
- MateoGracias, la voy a usar ahora.Thanks, I am going to use it now.
- SofíaTen cuidado con la presión del agua.Be careful with the water pressure.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pipe wrench” translations and entries llave stilson, llave stillson, llave grifa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries grifa, llave, llave grifa, llave stillson, CC BY-SA 4.0.
