La herramienta
Example: Uso la herramienta para arreglar la puerta rota.
Definition
"La herramienta" refers to a tool or device used to carry out a specific function, typically in tasks involving manual work or repairs. It is commonly employed to fix, build, or manipulate objects, like in the sentence: 'Uso la herramienta para arreglar la puerta rota.'
Etymology
The word "herramienta" comes from the Spanish root 'herrar,' meaning 'to shoe a horse,' combined with the suffix '-menta,' which indicates an instrument or means. Originally, it referred to tools used in horseshoeing but expanded over time to mean any tool or implement.
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"La herramienta" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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