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Tools in Spanish: Names of Hand, Power and Garden Tools
Look up the Spanish name for any tool: hammer, drill, wrench, ladder and 70 more. Searchable list with uses, regional words and job-site phrases.
How to use the Tools in Spanish
- Type a tool in English or Spanish, for example hammer or taladro.
- Use the category buttons to browse hand tools, power tools, garden tools and more.
- Check the notes for regional words used in Mexico or Spain, and try the job-site phrases at the bottom.
Common tools in Spanish
The Spanish word for tool is herramienta. Here are the ones people ask for most.
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| hammer | el martillo |
| screwdriver | el destornillador |
| pliers | los alicates |
| adjustable wrench | la llave ajustable |
| saw | la sierra |
| drill | el taladro |
| tape measure | la cinta métrica |
| level | el nivel |
| shovel | la pala |
| rake | el rastrillo |
| wheelbarrow | la carretilla |
| ladder | la escalera |
| nail | el clavo |
| screw | el tornillo |
| toolbox | la caja de herramientas |
Masculine and feminine words
Every Spanish noun is masculine (el) or feminine (la). Learn each tool with its article: el martillo, la pala. The plural of el is los and the plural of la is las. One exception that trips people up is el hacha (axe), which is feminine but takes el because it starts with a stressed a.
Words that change by country
Spanish has regional words for tools. In Mexico you will hear desarmador for screwdriver, pinzas for pliers, flexómetro for tape measure and cubeta for bucket. In Spain you will hear desatascador for a plunger. When you are not sure, ask "¿Cómo le dicen aquí?" (what do you call it here?).
Safety words worth knowing
Los guantes (gloves), los lentes de seguridad (safety glasses), el casco (hard hat) and los protectores auditivos (ear protection) matter on any job site. To see what each English tool does, use the tool names and uses list. If a power tool keeps tripping the outlet, read why a GFCI outlet will not reset.
Frequently asked questions
What are tools called in Spanish?
Tools are called herramientas in Spanish. One tool is una herramienta, and a toolbox is una caja de herramientas.
How do you say hammer in Spanish?
Hammer is el martillo. A sledgehammer is la almádena, and a mallet is el mazo.
How do you say screwdriver in Spanish?
Screwdriver is el destornillador. In Mexico many people also say el desarmador. A Phillips screwdriver is el destornillador de cruz.
Are tool names the same in every Spanish-speaking country?
Not always. Many are the same, but some differ, such as la cubeta in Mexico and el balde in much of South America for a bucket. This list notes the common variants.
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