kit

kit/kit/

“kit” means “kit” in Spanish (A collection of components or tools).

kit, set

Also: equipment, package

NounmA2

General (Global)

A small, open wooden box containing three distinct tools: a red hammer, a yellow screwdriver, and a blue wrench, illustrating a collection of components.

📝 In Action

Siempre llevo un kit de costura pequeño cuando viajo.

I always carry a small sewing kit when I travel.

El kit de reparación de bicicletas no incluía la bomba.

The bicycle repair kit did not include the pump.

Necesitamos comprar un kit de primeros auxilios para la oficina.

We need to buy a first aid kit for the office.

Word Connections

Synonyms

conjunto (set / collection)
equipo (equipment / gear)
juego (set (like a game or set of dishes))

Common Collocations

kit de emergencia – emergency kit
kit de maquillaje – makeup kit
kit de herramientas – tool kit

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "kit" in Spanish:

equipment→kit→package→set→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: kit

Question 1 of 2

Which Spanish article must be used with the word 'kit'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

equipo(equipment / team) — Noun

colección(collection) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

mitfit

📚 Etymology▼

This is a direct loanword from the English word 'kit,' which means a set of articles or tools. It was adopted into Spanish, particularly in technical and consumer vocabulary, during the 20th century.

First recorded: Mid-20th century (in Spanish usage)

Cognates (Related words)

English: kit

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'kit' pronounced differently in Spanish than in English?

No, it is generally pronounced almost identically to the English word, /kit/. Since it is a recent loanword, its pronunciation has not been significantly altered by Spanish phonetics.

Can I use 'conjunto' or 'equipo' instead of 'kit'?

Yes, often you can! 'Conjunto' means 'set' or 'collection,' and 'equipo' means 'equipment' or 'gear.' 'Kit' is often preferred in modern marketing, but these other words are perfectly valid Spanish alternatives.