herramientas
“herramientas” means “tools” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
tools
Also: implements, equipment
📝 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.
resources
Also: methods, assets
📝 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.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "herramientas" in Spanish:
assets→equipment→implements→methods→resources→tools→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: herramientas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'herramientas' in its figurative, non-physical sense?
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📚 Etymology▼
This word has a strong connection to metalworking! It comes from the Spanish word *hierro* (iron). It originally meant 'things made of iron' or 'instruments used for working with iron.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (around the 13th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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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).