strumenti
The English phrase tools is translated into Italian as strumenti.
strumenti refers to devices or implements used to carry out a particular work or activity. While it can mean physical tools, it is also the word used for musical instruments or scientific and analytical instruments.
Which one should you use?
strumenti is the plural form of the singular noun strumento. If you are referring to hand tools, you might also use the common word utensili. For larger equipment or machinery, the word attrezzature is specifically used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is strumento.
Did you know?
- While strumento can mean a tool, it is also used metaphorically in Italian to describe a person who is being used as a 'tool' or a puppet by someone else. In this sense, a person becomes a strumento of a higher power or interest.
- The word attrezzatura is used not just for machinery, but also to describe the 'props' or 'set dressing' used in a theater production.
- The word strumento shares a root with the English word 'instrument', both coming from the Latin instruere, meaning to build or assemble.
Examples in context
- Ci servono degli strumenti.We need tools.This sentence is useful for expressing a need for strumenti.Tatoeba #3948955 by Guybrush88, translation #2241425 by CK
- Ci servono alcuni strumenti.We need some tools.Tatoeba #4358821 by Guybrush88, translation #2647829 by CK
- Ci sono molti strumenti nella scatola.There are a lot of tools in the box.This sentence is useful for describing the contents of a box using strumenti.Tatoeba #3696208 by Guybrush88, translation #282647 by CK
- Mi serve una cassetta degli attrezzi per riparare il tavolo.I need a toolbox to fix the table.
- Marco ha molti strumenti nel suo garage.Marco has many tools in his garage.
- I muratori utilizzano diverse attrezzature per la costruzione della casa.Builders use various equipment for house construction.
- 23 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Francesco is working in his garage and Giulia enters.
- GiuliaHai bisogno di nuovi strumenti?Do you need new tools?
- FrancescoSì, mi servono alcuni strumenti nuovi.Yes, I need some new tools.
- GiuliaPosso aiutarti a cercarli?Can I help you look for them?
- FrancescoGrazie Giulia, sei molto gentile.Thanks Giulia, you are very kind.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
