la
feminine
/eraˈmjenta/
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Translation
tool
Word origin
From Latin ferramenta, the plural of ferramentum ('iron tool'), from ferrum ('iron'). The Latin f became a silent h and the plural was taken as a feminine singular.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- ferramenta
- English cognates
- ferrous, ferric, farrier
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralherramientas
Examples
muchas garaje.
My father has many tools in the garage.
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I need a tool to fix the door.
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Language is a very important tool.
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The internet is a good tool for learning.
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The man left his tools next to the car.
Used in
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