How to Say "hammer" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “hammer” is “martillo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Pásame el martillo, por favor. Quiero colgar este cuadro.
Pass me the hammer, please. I want to hang this picture.
El carpintero golpeó la madera con fuerza con su martillo.
The carpenter struck the wood hard with his hammer.
Necesitas un martillo pequeño para trabajar en joyería.
You need a small hammer to work in jewelry.
Masculine Noun
Remember that 'martillo' is always masculine, so you must use 'el' before it: 'el martillo nuevo' (the new hammer).
Pronunciation of 'll'
Mistake: “Pronouncing 'll' (marti-llo) like the 'l' in 'let'.”
Correction: In most Spanish regions, 'll' sounds like the 'y' in 'yes' or the 'j' in 'jump' (mar-TEE-yo). This sound is called 'yeísmo'.
Other Meanings of “martillo”
“martillo” can also mean:
- sports (referring to the equipment used in the hammer throw event)(B2, formal)
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