Attention DIYers & Construction Pros: Want to name every tool in your workshop in Spanish? This isn’t just a word list – it’s your interactive toolkit to:
✅ Instantly recognize 55+ tools – from el martillo (hammer) to la sierra circular (circular saw)
✅ Avoid mix-ups – know when to use llave inglesa (Latin America) vs llave francesa (Spain)
✅ Remember effortlessly with our free flashcards and quiz at the end
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Hand Tools in Spanish
- Hammer in Spanish – El martillo
- Claw hammer in Spanish – El martillo de garra
- Screwdriver in Spanish – El destornillador
- Phillips screwdriver in Spanish – El destornillador Phillips
- Flathead screwdriver in Spanish – El destornillador plano
- Wrench in Spanish – La llave inglesa
- Adjustable wrench in Spanish – La llave ajustable
- Pliers in Spanish – Los alicates
- Needle-nose pliers in Spanish – Los alicates de punta
- Wire cutters in Spanish – Los alicates de corte
- Hand saw in Spanish – El serrucho
- Hacksaw in Spanish – La sierra para metales
- File in Spanish – La lima
- Chisel in Spanish – El cincel
- Wood chisel in Spanish – El cincel para madera
- Mallet in Spanish – El mazo
- Rubber mallet in Spanish – El mazo de goma
- Nail puller in Spanish – El sacaclavos
- Putty knife in Spanish – La espátula
- Scraper in Spanish – El raspador
- Awl in Spanish – El punzón
- Nail set in Spanish – El punzón para clavos
- Hand plane in Spanish – El cepillo de carpintero
- Block plane in Spanish – El cepillo de bloque
- Brace in Spanish – El berbiquí
⚡ Power Tools in Spanish
- Drill in Spanish – El taladro
- Hammer drill in Spanish – El taladro percutor
- Circular saw in Spanish – La sierra circular
- Jigsaw in Spanish – La sierra de calar
- Reciprocating saw in Spanish – La sierra reciprocante
- Miter saw in Spanish – La sierra de inglete
- Table saw in Spanish – La sierra de mesa
- Bandsaw in Spanish – La sierra de cinta
- Router in Spanish – La fresadora
- Orbital sander in Spanish – La lijadora orbital
- Belt sander in Spanish – La lijadora de banda
- Planer in Spanish – La cepilladora
- Nail gun in Spanish – La pistola de clavos
- Staple gun in Spanish – La pistola de grapas
- Heat gun in Spanish – La pistola de calor
📐 Measuring & Marking (10 Items)
- Tape measure in Spanish – La cinta métrica
- Folding rule in Spanish – La regla plegable
- Level in Spanish – El nivel
- Laser level in Spanish – El nivel láser
- Square in Spanish – La escuadra
- Combination square in Spanish – La escuadra combinada
- Speed square in Spanish – La escuadra rápida
- Chalk line in Spanish – La cuerda de tiza
- Marking gauge in Spanish – El gramil
- Caliper in Spanish – El calibrador
⚠️ Safety Equipment in Spanish
- Safety glasses in Spanish – Las gafas de protección
- Ear protection in Spanish – Los protectores auditivos
- Dust mask in Spanish – El cubrebocas
- Respirator in Spanish – El respirador
- Hard hat in Spanish – El casco de seguridad
- Work gloves in Spanish – Los guantes de trabajo
- Steel-toe boots in Spanish – Los zapatos de seguridad
- Safety harness in Spanish – El arnés de seguridad
- Knee pads in Spanish – Las rodilleras
- High-vis vest in Spanish – El chaleco reflectante
🌍 Regional Tool Name Differences: Latin America vs Spain
(Diferencias regionales de herramientas)
| English Tool | Latin American Spanish | European Spanish | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjustable wrench | La llave inglesa | La llave francesa | Common confusion point for learners |
| Sandpaper | La lija | El papel de lija | Spain emphasizes material (papel=paper) |
| Workbench | El banco de trabajo | La mesa de taller | Mesa more common in Spain workshops |
| Stepladder | La escalera de tijera | El escalera de mano | Literal: “scissor ladder” vs “hand ladder” |
| Dust mask | El cubrebocas | La mascarilla antipolvo | Cubrebocas = “mouth cover” in Mexico |
| Nail (small) | El clavo | La puntilla | Spain uses puntilla for finishing nails |
| Carpenter’s square | La escuadra | La escuadra de carpintero | Spain adds specificity |
| Sawhorse | El caballete | El burro de carpintero | Spain’s burro = “donkey” (colloquial) |
| Drill bit | La broca | La mecha | Mecha also means “wick” in both regions |
| Clamp | La abrazadera | El sargento | Spain’s term = “sergeant” (military analogy) |
| Plane (tool) | El cepillo | El garlopa (large plane) | Spain distinguishes sizes with unique terms |
| Blueprints | Los planos | Los planos de construcción | Spain often adds context |
