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tool in Portuguese

tool in Portuguese is ferramenta, instrumento, talhar — tool means a physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.

tool in Portuguese

ferramenta
noun
instrumento
noun
talhar
verb
(transitive) To work on or shape with tools, e.g., hand-tooled leather.
trabalhar
verb
(transitive) To work on or shape with tools, e.g., hand-tooled leather.
equipar
verb
(transitive) To equip with tools.

What does "tool" mean?

  1. noun A physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.
    "He keeps his tools organized in the garage."
  2. noun A piece of software, or any means or method used to accomplish something.
    "This app is a great tool for tracking expenses."
  3. noun Informal, derogatory: an obnoxious, foolish, or easily-used person.
    "Stop being such a tool about this."
  4. verb To equip or fit out with tools, especially machinery for production.
    "The factory had to be retooled for the new model."

tool in a sentence

  • He keeps his tools organized in the garage.
  • A hammer is a basic but essential tool.
  • This app is a great tool for tracking expenses.
  • Education is the most powerful tool for changing lives.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tool" in Portuguese?

"tool" in Portuguese is ferramenta, instrumento, talhar. tool means: A physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.

How do you use "tool" in a sentence?

Example: "He keeps his tools organized in the garage." In Portuguese, "tool" is ferramenta, instrumento, talhar.

Are there other ways to say "tool" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "tool": ferramenta, instrumento, talhar, trabalhar, equipar.

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