How to Say "instrument" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “instrument” is “instrumento” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
device for measurement or precision
Examples
Necesito un instrumento para medir la temperatura del agua.
I need an instrument/device to measure the water temperature.
El cirujano utilizó un instrumento muy pequeño y afilado.
The surgeon used a very small and sharp instrument.
Esta llave es el instrumento adecuado para abrir la caja.
This wrench is the right tool to open the box.
Gender Check
Even though it ends in 'o', it follows the common pattern: 'instrumento' is always masculine (el instrumento), so use masculine adjectives with it.
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