The Most Comprehensive List of Tools in Spanish

Las herramientas — tools in Spanish — are objects you use to fix things or otherwise modify the environment. The official definition of a tool is a device or implement, especially one held in the hand and used to carry out a particular function.

The word herramientas comes from the latin ferramentum, which is a combination of the words ferrum (hierro or iron) and mentum (instrument). So, technically herramientas means “iron instruments.”  

Experts believe that the use of tools has been key in the evolution of humankind. The oldest tools that have been discovered are made of stones or sticks. From there, they’ve evolved to use different materials and energy sources.

Read this blog post for a comprehensive and organized list of tools in Spanish.

List of Tools in Spanish

Tools can be separated into two major categories: mechanical tools and power tools.

Mechanical Tools in Spanish

Also known as “hand tools,” these are those tools that are powered by muscle power instead of a motor. Las herramientas mecánicas (mechanical tools) require force, energy, and precision to use. Check out the names of these helpful tools:

Power Tools in Spanish

Las herramientas eléctricas (power tools) need an electrical source of energy or a battery to work. Are you curious about the names of power tools and equipment in Spanish? Check out the list below!   

Gardening Tools and Farm Tools in Spanish

Las herramientas de jardinería y agricultura (gardening and agriculture tools) are designed to make gardening and farm work easier. 

Carpentry Tools in Spanish

Las herramientas de carpintería (carpentry tools) cut, shape, install, and bind. They may be hand tools or power tools. 

Survival Tools in Spanish

If you love the wilderness, adventure, and camping, las herramientas de supervivencia (survival tools) are essential for a safe adventurous. 

Kitchen Tools in Spanish

Los utencilios de cocina (kitchen tools) are small, handheld tools used for food preparation like cutting, heating, baking, grinding, mixing, blending, and measuring foods and condiments. 

Construction Tools in Spanish

Las herramientas de construcción are the tools used for construction. Here are some of those tools names in Spanish: 

Medical Tools in Spanish

Also known as medical devices, las herramientas médicas (medical tools) help diagnose and treat patients with a sickness or disease. 

Scientific Tools in Spanish

Las herramientas científicas or los instrumentos científicos (scientific tools) are tools, objects, and instruments used as an aid when investigating or discovering a phenomenon. 

Hundreds of scientific tools exist, but the most common are listed below: 

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I’m a native Spanish speaker from Guatemala with a B.A. in Psychology. I have a passion for teaching Sunday school in my spare time and for learning and sharing valuable information. I'm a cat lover who gets excited over cartoons, anime, and video games. I dabble in digital illustration and animation. I'm inspired by sharing my culture, traditions, food, and beliefs with others, while learning about theirs in return.

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