herramienta
“herramienta” means “tool” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
tool
Also: implement, hardware
📝 In Action
El martillo es una herramienta muy útil.
A1The hammer is a very useful tool.
Guarda tus herramientas en la caja después de trabajar.
A2Put your tools in the box after working.
tool
Also: resource, asset
📝 In Action
Esta aplicación es una herramienta excelente para aprender idiomas.
B1This app is an excellent tool for learning languages.
La educación es la herramienta más poderosa para cambiar el mundo.
B2Education is the most powerful tool to change the world.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: herramienta
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is NOT a 'herramienta' in the literal sense?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'ferramentum,' which comes from 'ferrum' (meaning iron). It originally referred specifically to objects made of iron.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'herramienta' only for physical objects?
No! Just like in English, it can be a physical object (like a saw) or a metaphorical one (like a learning strategy or a software program).
Does the word change if a man uses the tool?
No, 'herramienta' is a feminine noun. It is always 'la herramienta' regardless of who is using it or what kind of tool it is.