Spanish Vocabulary
19 Spanish Words for Tools & DIY
Hammer, screwdriver, fixing things.
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The 19 words
| English | Spanish | Type |
|---|---|---|
| tool | herramienta | noun |
| hammer | martillo | |
| nail | clavo | noun |
| screw | tornillo | noun |
| saw | sierra | |
| drill | taladro | noun |
| belt | cinta | |
| rule | regla | verb |
| wood | madera | noun |
| metal | metal | |
| plastic | plástico | adj |
| glass | vidrio | |
| paper | papel | noun |
| fabric | tela | noun |
| rope | cuerda | noun |
| cable | cable | |
| repair | reparar | |
| break | romper | |
| fix | arreglar | verb |
Watch it in real Spanish
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Practice until they stick
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Start practicingWhy learn tool vocabulary in Spanish?
Concrete, picturable nouns like martillo (hammer) and clavo (nail) are some of the easiest Spanish words to remember, because each one maps to a single physical object. That makes a themed list like this a fast win for beginners building their first few hundred words.
Tool words also unlock a huge amount of real native content: home-improvement channels, product reviews, and how-to videos are everywhere in Spanish. Once you know the vocabulary, those videos become comprehensible input instead of noise.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "tool" in Spanish?
"Tool" is herramienta (feminine: la herramienta). The whole toolbox is la caja de herramientas.
What's the best way to memorize these words?
Practice them as bilingual pairs with spaced repetition rather than re-reading a list. Tap "Practice" above to drill exactly these words — correct answers space out, misses come back sooner.