La herramienta eléctrica
Example: Usamos la herramienta eléctrica para cortar la madera rápido.
Definition
"La herramienta eléctrica" refers to a power tool used in construction and other crafts, which operates using electricity to perform tasks such as cutting, drilling, or sanding, making work faster and more efficient compared to manual tools.
Etymology
The term "la herramienta eléctrica" combines the Spanish word "herramienta," meaning tool, with "eléctrica," derived from electricity. The word "herramienta" traces back to the Latin 'ferramentum,' meaning iron tool, highlighting its connection to metalworking. "Eléctrica" comes from the Greek 'elektron,' meaning amber, which was associated with static electricity. Together, they describe tools powered by electric energy.
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"La herramienta eléctrica" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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