🇬🇧🇪🇸 tool - herramienta : English Lesson

Meaning of "tool" ("herramienta"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

"Tool" is a noun that refers to any instrument or device used to carry out a specific function or task. Tools can be simple, like a hammer or screwdriver, or complex, like a computer or a machine. They help make work easier and more efficient.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The best tool for waking up my brother is a very loud air horn.

A fork is a great tool for eating, but a terrible tool for cutting pizza.

I needed a tool to open the cookie jar, so I used my little brother.

A toothbrush is a tool, but my dog thinks it’s a chew toy.

My grandpa’s favorite tool is duct tape because he believes it can fix literally anything.

Tom drops his toy car and cries. He sees a small tool box. He picks a tool and uses the tool to turn a loose wheel. The tool fits and the wheel is fixed. He smiles, holds the car, puts the tool back in the tool box, and the toy runs again. Tom laughs.

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This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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