Spanish word

herramienta

Pronunciation

IPA/eraˈmjenta/

Meaning

  • feminine nountool

Example

Necesito una herramienta para arreglar la mesa.

I need a tool to fix the table.

Illustration for herramienta (tool)

More examples

Esta herramienta de aprendizaje me ayuda a practicar la pronunciación.

This learning tool helps me practice pronunciation.

Core concept

Instrument or means that assists manual, technical, or intellectual work.

Common phrases

  • herramienta de aprendizaje

    learning tool

  • herramienta eléctrica

    power tool

Similar words

utensilio: Small handheld implement used for kitchen tasks or simple manual chores.
instrumento: Implement used to carry out or achieve a specific work task or purpose.
equipo: Collection of tools or gear assembled and used together for a particular job.
aparato: Mechanical or electronic device with specific functions or operational parts.

Definition in Spanish

Objeto o medio que sirve para facilitar trabajos manuales, técnicos o intelectuales.

Word origin

From Latin ferramentum (ferrum 'iron' + -mentum), with the original reference to iron tools evolving in Spanish into a general term for implements and means.

Usage tips

  • Spanish uses herramienta for nonphysical aids as well, so herramienta digital or herramienta metodológica refers to software or a method rather than a physical device.

Other meanings

  • implementnoun
  • devicenoun
  • utensilnoun
  • meansnoun

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