herramientas
/ehr-ra-mee-EN-tas/
tools
Herramientas used to describe physical implements like these tools.
herramientas(Noun)
tools
?physical implements
implements
?agricultural or crafting items
,equipment
?general collection of items
📝 In Action
Necesitas un martillo y otras herramientas para colgar el cuadro.
A1You need a hammer and other tools to hang the painting.
Todas las herramientas están guardadas en la caja roja.
A1All the tools are stored in the red box.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Plural in Context
Even if you only mean one kind of tool, like 'digital tools,' the word is usually used in its plural form, 'herramientas'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Pronouncing the 'rr'
Remember to strongly roll the 'rr' sound in the middle of the word: /e-rra-mientas/. It's like a quick drum roll with your tongue.
Herramientas can also refer to abstract resources or assets, like knowledge gained from books.
herramientas(Noun)
resources
?abstract means or assets
methods
?techniques or strategies
,assets
?figurative advantages
📝 In Action
La empatía es una herramienta fundamental para el liderazgo.
B1Empathy is a fundamental tool/asset for leadership.
Las herramientas digitales facilitan el trabajo remoto.
B2Digital tools/resources facilitate remote work.
Necesitamos nuevas herramientas para resolver este problema.
B2We need new methods/strategies to solve this problem.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Use
When used figuratively, 'herramientas' refers to any skill, knowledge, or resource that helps you complete a task, just like physical tools do.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Singular
Mistake: "The knowledge is a tool: 'El conocimiento es una herramienta.'"
Correction: While grammatically correct, it is far more common to speak of skills or knowledge in the plural: 'El conocimiento es una de las herramientas más valiosas.' (Knowledge is one of the most valuable tools/assets.)
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: herramientas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'herramientas' in its figurative, non-physical sense?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 'h' in 'herramientas' pronounced?
No, the 'h' in Spanish is always silent, so you start the word with the 'eh' sound, followed by the strong rolled 'rr' sound.
Why is 'herramientas' feminine?
Like many nouns ending in -a, 'herramienta' (the singular form) is a feminine noun. Because of this, when it is plural ('herramientas'), it uses feminine articles and adjectives, such as 'las buenas herramientas' (the good tools).