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

kit

nounmA2

kit?A collection of components or tools,set?A complete group of items

Also:equipment?Necessary items for an activity,package?A bundle of related things

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Rule for Loanwords

Even though 'kit' comes from English and doesn't follow typical Spanish noun endings, it is a masculine noun. Always use 'el' or 'un' before it: 'el kit'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Pluralization

Mistake: "Using 'los kit' for the plural."

Correction: The correct plural adds an 's' just like in English: 'los kits'. Remember to change the article too.

⭐ Usage Tips

Use for Specific Purposes

You almost always specify what the kit is for using 'de' (of): 'kit de viaje' (travel kit), 'kit de supervivencia' (survival kit).

✏️ 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

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.