Introduction to DIY
In Spanish, the general term for DIY or home improvement is el bricolaje.
| They say that DIY is very useful. | Dicen que el bricolaje es muy útil. |
A power drill (el taladro) is one of the most important tools for these projects.
| My sister has put the drill in the drawer. | Mi hermana ha puesto el taladro en el cajón. |
Hand tools and fasteners
To drive in a screw (el tornillo), you need a screwdriver (el destornillador).
| I need the screwdriver for this screw. | Necesito el destornillador para este tornillo. |
For gripping, twisting, or pulling, use pliers (los alicates). Just like in English, this word is always plural.
| You can use the pliers to take out the nail. | Puedes usar los alicates para sacar el clavo. |
To drive a nail (el clavo), grab a hammer (el martillo).
| The man puts the nail in with the hammer. | El hombre mete el clavo con el martillo. |
To tighten or loosen a nut (la tuerca), use a wrench (la llave inglesa).
| Where is the wrench for this nut? | ¿Dónde está la llave inglesa para esta tuerca? |
Measuring, sticking, and cutting
A tape measure (la cinta métrica) helps you get accurate dimensions.
| The tape measure is basic for DIY. | La cinta métrica es básica para el bricolaje. |
For joining materials like wood (la madera), use glue (el pegamento).
| This glue is good for the wood. | Este pegamento es bueno para la madera. |
If materials need to be resized, cut them with a saw (la sierra).
| I have cut the wood with the saw. | He cortado la madera con la sierra. |
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