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Vocabulario clave del garaje - Caja de herramientas

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Key Garage Vocabulary
toolbox
toolbox
[Sustantivo]

a portable, often metal box for organizing and keeping tools in

caja de herramientas

caja de herramientas

Ex: She rummaged through the toolbox to find the right size socket wrench for the project. 

Ella revolvió en la caja de herramientas para encontrar la llave de tubo del tamaño correcto para el proyecto.

box
box
[Sustantivo]

a container, usually with four sides, a bottom, and a lid, that we use for moving or keeping things

caja

caja

Ex: He used a tool storage box to organize his workshop. 

Usó una caja de almacenamiento de herramientas para organizar su taller.

to keep
to keep
[Verbo]

to have or store something in a specific place

guardar

guardar

Ex: She keeps her keys in the drawer by the entrance. 

Ella guarda sus llaves en el cajón cerca de la entrada.

tool
tool
[Sustantivo]

something such as a hammer, saw, etc. that is held in the hand and used for a specific job

herramienta

herramienta

Ex: The chef's most important tool in the kitchen is a sharp knife. 

La herramienta más importante del chef en la cocina es un cuchillo afilado.

to fix
to fix
[Verbo]

to repair something that is broken

arreglar, reparar

arreglar, reparar

Ex: Yesterday, he fixed the broken window in the living room. 

Ayer, él arregló la ventana rota en la sala de estar.

to build
to build
[Verbo]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

construir

construir

Ex: These cottages are built with timber and thatch. 

Estas cabañas están construidas con madera y paja.

to help
to help
[Verbo]

to make something easier, particularly by improving the situation

ayudar,  facilitar

ayudar, facilitar

Ex: This new software helps to organize tasks efficiently. 

Este nuevo software ayuda a organizar tareas eficientemente.

organized
organized
[Adjetivo]

arranged in a structured and efficient manner, particularly on a larger scale

organizado, estructurado

organizado, estructurado

Ex: The library had an organized shelving system, categorizing books by genre and author for easy browsing. 

La biblioteca tenía un sistema de estantería organizado, categorizando los libros por género y autor para una fácil navegación.

most
most
[Determinante]

used to refer to the largest number or amount

la mayoría de

la mayoría de

Ex: Most students find this topic challenging. 

La mayoría de los estudiantes encuentran este tema desafiante.

metal
metal
[Sustantivo]

a usually solid and hard substance that heat and electricity can move through, such as gold, iron, etc.

metal

metal

Ex: Gold is a precious metal valued for its rarity and beauty. 

El oro es un metal precioso valorado por su rareza y belleza.

plastic
plastic
[Sustantivo]

a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

plástico

plástico

Ex: Polyethylene is a versatile plastic used in packaging, insulation, and textiles. 

El polietileno es un plástico versátil utilizado en envases, aislamiento y textiles.

usually
usually
[Adverbio]

in most situations or under normal circumstances

normalmente

normalmente

Ex: We usually have a family gathering on Thanksgiving. 

Por lo general tenemos una reunión familiar en Acción de Gracias.

handle
handle
[Sustantivo]

a part of an object designed to be held for use, control, or movement

asa, mango

asa, mango

Ex: The drawer's handle was loose and needed tightening. 

La manija del cajón estaba suelta y necesitaba apretarse.

to carry
to carry
[Verbo]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

llevar

llevar

Ex: The river's current can easily carry small boats downstream. 

La corriente del río puede fácilmente llevar pequeños botes río abajo.

compartment
compartment
[Sustantivo]

any of the separate sections within a passenger train carriage, typically enclosed by walls and equipped with seats

compartimiento

compartimiento

Ex: Passengers enjoyed privacy in their compartments during the long-distance trip. 

Los pasajeros disfrutaron de privacidad en sus compartimentos durante el viaje de larga distancia.

space
space
[Sustantivo]

an area that is empty or unoccupied and therefore available for use

espacio

espacio

Ex: We reserved a space in the parking lot for our guests arriving later. 

Reservamos un espacio en el estacionamiento para nuestros invitados que llegarán más tarde.

different
different
[Adjetivo]

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

diferente

diferente

Ex: She tried different hairstyles to change her look. 

Ella probó diferentes peinados para cambiar su apariencia.

lid
lid
[Sustantivo]

the removable cover at the top of a container

tapa

tapa

Ex: He struggled to remove the lid from the jar of pickles. 

Luchó por quitar la tapa del frasco de pepinillos.

to close
to close
[Verbo]

to move something like a window or door into a position that people or things cannot pass through

cerrar

cerrar

Ex: It's time to leave, so please close your laptop and gather your belongings. 

Es hora de irse, así que por favor cierre su portátil y recoja sus pertenencias.

kind
kind
[Sustantivo]

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

tipo, clase

tipo, clase

Ex: The festival attracts people of different kinds, all celebrating together. 

El festival atrae a personas de tipos diferentes, todas celebrando juntas.

common
common
[Adjetivo]

frequently found, happening, or seen

común

común

Ex: Coffee is a common beverage in many cultures. 

El café es una bebida común en muchas culturas.

to include
to include
[Verbo]

to have something as a part of the whole

incluir

incluir

Ex: The presentation includes charts and graphs to support the data. 

La presentación incluye gráficos y diagramas para respaldar los datos.

hammer
hammer
[Sustantivo]

a tool with a metal head and a handle, used for striking nails, etc.

martillo

martillo

Ex: He kept a hammer in his toolbox for various home repair tasks. 

Mantenía un martillo en su caja de herramientas para varias tareas de reparación del hogar.

screwdriver
screwdriver
[Sustantivo]

a small tool with a metal part by which screws can be turned

destornillador, desarmador

destornillador, desarmador

Ex: He kept a screwdriver in his toolbox for quick repairs around the house. 

Mantenía un destornillador en su caja de herramientas para reparaciones rápidas en la casa.

wrench
wrench
[Sustantivo]

a hand tool with a handle and a jaw or jaws designed to grip, turn, or hold objects such as nuts, bolts, or pipes

llave inglesa

llave inglesa

Ex: She needed a larger wrench to loosen the rusted nuts on the car's wheel. 

Necesitaba una llave más grande para aflojar las tuellas oxidadas de la rueda del coche.

pliers
pliers
[Sustantivo]

a small metal tool with two jaws used for gripping, bending, or cutting materials such as wires, pipes, or small objects

alicates, pinza

alicates, pinza

Ex: The plumber used channel-lock pliers to tighten the pipe fittings. 

El fontanero usó alicates de canal para apretar los accesorios de la tubería.

to hit
to hit
[Verbo]

to strike someone or something with force using one's hand or an object

golpear, pegar

golpear, pegar

Ex: The teacher told the student not to hit his classmates. 

El profesor le dijo al estudiante que no golpeara a sus compañeros de clase.

screw
screw
[Sustantivo]

a small pointy piece of metal that can be fastened into wooden or metal objects using a screwdriver to hold things together

tornillo

tornillo

Ex: She tightened the screws on the chair to prevent it from wobbling. 

Apretó los tornillos de la silla para evitar que se tambaleara.

to tighten
to tighten
[Verbo]

to hold, fasten, or turn something firmly

apretar

apretar

Ex: As the storm approached, he hurried to tighten the ropes securing the tent. 

A medida que se acercaba la tormenta, se apresuró a ajustar las cuerdas que aseguraban la tienda.

to loosen
to loosen
[Verbo]

to make something less tight or more flexible

aflojar, soltar

aflojar, soltar

Ex: In the workshop, the carpenter used a chisel to loosen the old glue from the joints. 

En el taller, el carpintero usó un cincel para aflojar el pegamento viejo de las juntas.

bolt
bolt
[Sustantivo]

a piece of metal like a thick nail without a point that used to secure assembled parts by passing through holes and tightening with a nut

perno

perno

Ex: Please hand me the wrench so I can loosen the bolt. 

Por favor, pásame la llave para que pueda aflojar el tornillo.

to grip
to grip
[Verbo]

to hold tightly and provide traction or a secure hold, especially on a surface

agarrar, sujetar firmemente

agarrar, sujetar firmemente

Ex: The soccer player's cleats grip the grass, allowing for quick changes in direction without slipping. 

Los tacos del jugador de fútbol agarran el césped, permitiendo cambios rápidos de dirección sin resbalar.

to pull
to pull
[Verbo]

to use your hands to move something or someone toward yourself or in the direction that your hands are moving

tirar, jalar

tirar, jalar

Ex: They worked together to pull the heavy box off the shelf. 

Trabajaron juntos para tirar de la caja pesada del estante.

useful
useful
[Adjetivo]

providing help when needed

útil

útil

Ex: A reliable GPS navigation system is especially useful during road trips to unfamiliar destinations. 

Un sistema de navegación GPS confiable es especialmente útil durante los viajes por carretera a destinos desconocidos.

around
around
[Preposición]

used to indicate a general location or an area near a specific point

alrededor de, por

alrededor de, por

Ex: They found parking somewhere around the stadium. 

Encontraron estacionamiento en algún lugar alrededor del estadio.

garden
garden
[Sustantivo]

the land that is joined to our house and we can grow plants there

jardín

jardín

Ex: We decorate the garden with colorful lights during the holiday season. 

Decoramos el jardín con luces de colores durante la temporada navideña.

to break
to break
[Verbo]

(of a piece of equipment) to become inoperative or unusable

romper, averiarse

romper, averiarse

Ex: Sorry, the printer has broken, so we can't print the documents right now. 

Lo siento, la impresora se ha roto, así que no podemos imprimir los documentos ahora mismo.

to need
to need
[Verbo]

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

necesitar

necesitar

Ex: She needs a ride to the airport tomorrow. 

Ella necesita un viaje al aeropuerto mañana.

to fix
to fix
[Verbo]

to repair something that is broken

arreglar, reparar

arreglar, reparar

Ex: Yesterday, he fixed the broken window in the living room. 

Ayer, él arregló la ventana rota en la sala de estar.

job
job
[Sustantivo]

a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee

trabajo, empleo

trabajo, empleo

small
small
[Adjetivo]

minor or limited in extent, intensity, or amount

pequeño, menor

pequeño, menor

Ex: They made a small change to the design. 

Hicieron un pequeño cambio en el diseño.

important
important
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of value

importante

importante

Ex: Freedom of speech is an important right in democratic societies. 

La libertad de expresión es un derecho importante en las sociedades democráticas.

to clean
to clean
[Verbo]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

limpiar

limpiar

Ex: Sarah cleans the kitchen counters with a sponge. 

Sarah limpia las encimeras de la cocina con una esponja.

to put back

to return something to its original place or position

volver a poner, devolver

volver a poner, devolver

Ex: She took a quick look at the report and then put it back in the drawer. 

Echó un vistazo rápido al informe y luego lo volvió a poner en el cajón.

use
use
[Sustantivo]

the state or fact of being used; the action of using something

uso

uso

Ex: He made good use of his time by studying for exams. 

Hizo buen uso de su tiempo estudiando para los exámenes.

tidy
tidy
[Adjetivo]

having a clean and well-organized appearance and state

ordenado, aseado

ordenado, aseado

Ex: He appreciated the tidy layout of the spreadsheet, with columns and rows neatly aligned. 

Apreció el diseño ordenado de la hoja de cálculo, con columnas y filas perfectamente alineadas.

item
item
[Sustantivo]

a distinct thing, often an individual object or entry in a list or collection

artículo

artículo

Ex: The store has discounted every item for the sale. 

La tienda ha descontado cada artículo para la venta.

anyone
anyone
[Pronombre]

used for referring to a person when who that person is does not matter

cualquiera

cualquiera

Ex: If anyone has objections, please speak up now. 

Si alguien tiene objeciones, que hable ahora.

to like
to like
[Verbo]

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

gustar

gustar

Ex: I like the idea of living in a big city. 

Me gusta la idea de vivir en una gran ciudad.

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