herramientas
/eramjentas/from spelling rules
The English word tools is translated into Spanish as herramientas.
herramientas refers to devices or implements used to carry out a particular manual work.
Which one should you use?
While herramientas is the standard term for manual tools, the word Instrumentos can be used to refer to tools in a more general sense, particularly when discussing precision instruments.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the informal term Cacharros is used to refer to tools or objects.
How does it change in a sentence?
herramientas is a feminine noun. The singular form is herramienta. Because the noun is feminine, any accompanying adjectives must also be feminine, such as herramientas útiles (useful tools).
How do you pronounce it?
/eramjentas/
Did you know?
- The word herramienta is derived from the verb herrar, which means 'to shoe a horse'. Originally, the term referred specifically to the tools used by a farrier.
- The word cacharro is a versatile term that can describe anything from a cooking pot to a broken tool or even a low-quality car.
- Spanish uses the word utillaje to refer to a complete set of tools required for a specific industrial process, a distinction that does not exist as a single common word in English.
Examples in context
- Me traje mis herramientas.I brought my tools.This sentence is useful for describing the action of bringing your herramientas.Tatoeba #9191633 by ignacio, translation #9190844 by CK
- Tienes que usar herramientas.You have to use tools.This sentence is useful for expressing the necessity to use herramientas.Tatoeba #1546425 by marcelostockle, translation #1121330 by cntrational
- Ojalá nadie tome mis herramientas.I hope no one takes my tools.This sentence is useful for expressing a hope regarding the safety of your herramientas.Tatoeba #1167633 by marcelostockle, translation #1167635 by CK
- Por favor, tráigame las herramientas necesarias.Please bring me the necessary tools.
- Los instrumentos de laboratorio son muy precisos.Lab instruments are very precise.
- Puedes usar mis utensilios de jardinería.You can use my gardening tools.
- Los aparatos eléctricos son herramientas modernas muy útiles.Electrical appliances are very useful modern tools.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are in a garage preparing to fix a bicycle.
- Lucía¿Dónde están las herramientas para la bicicleta?Where are the tools for the bicycle?
- AlejandroEstán en la caja roja, Lucía.They are in the red box, Lucía.
- LucíaGracias, Alejandro. ¿Necesitas algo más?Thanks, Alejandro. Do you need anything else?
- AlejandroNo, ya tengo todas las herramientas.No, I have all the tools already.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
