caja de herramientas
/kaxa de eramjentas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'tool box' is translated into Spanish as caja de herramientas.
Use this phrase to refer to a container used for storing and carrying a set of tools.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'box of tools'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term maletín de herramientas (meaning 'tool case') is used interchangeably with caja de herramientas.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you change the noun caja to cajas while keeping de herramientas the same, resulting in cajas de herramientas.
Did you know?
- The word caja shares a common ancestor with the English words 'case' and 'cash'.
- Depending on the region, a person might refer to their 'toolbox' as a caja de útiles, where útiles refers to useful implements rather than just heavy tools.
- While caja de herramientas is standard, the use of maletín in Spain implies a more professional or portable case, similar to a briefcase.
Examples in context
- Ponga la tenaza dentro de la caja de herramientas.Put the pliers in the tool box.This sentence shows how to use caja de herramientas when placing an object inside a container.Tatoeba #976593 by marcelostockle, translation #1334974 by CK
- Mi padre guarda todas sus herramientas en una caja de herramientas.My father keeps all his tools in a tool box.
- La caja de herramientas está en el garaje.The tool box is in the garage.
- Necesito una caja de herramientas nueva.I need a new tool box.
Example conversation
Alejandro is looking for his equipment in the garage.
- Alejandro¿Dónde está mi caja de herramientas?Where is my tool box?
- MaríaEstá debajo de la mesa, Alejandro.It is under the table, Alejandro.
- AlejandroGracias, María. La encontré.Thanks, María. I found it.
- MaríaDe nada, de nada.You're welcome, you're welcome.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caja, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
