Equipments are sets of tools or gear used for specific activities or jobs. This guide covers common Spanish vocabulary for equipment in areas like sports, technology, and home use.

Sports Equipment

Sports equipment includes the items used to play or practice different sports. Here are some common terms:
Spanish SingularSpanish PluralEnglish SingularEnglish PluralExample in SpanishExample in English
el balónlos balonesballballsEl balón de fútbol es nuevo.The soccer ball is new.
la raquetalas raquetasracketracketsNecesito una raqueta de tenis.I need a tennis racket.
los zapatos deportivossports shoesports shoesCompré zapatos deportivos nuevos.I bought new sports shoes.
el cascolos cascoshelmethelmetsSiempre uso casco al andar en bici.I always wear a helmet when biking.
los guantesgloveglovesUso guantes para boxear.I use gloves for boxing.
la pelotalas pelotasballballsJugué con la pelota en el parque.I played with the ball in the park.
el palo de golflos palos de golfgolf clubgolf clubsTengo un palo de golf nuevo.I have a new golf club.
la cuerdalas cuerdasroperopesSalté la cuerda esta mañana.I jumped rope this morning.
la botella de agualas botellas de aguawater bottlewater bottlesLlevo una botella de agua al gimnasio.I take a water bottle to the gym.
la esterillalas esterillasmatmatsUso una esterilla para yoga.I use a mat for yoga.

Technology Equipment

Technology equipment refers to devices and gadgets used for communication, work, or entertainment.
Spanish SingularSpanish PluralEnglish SingularEnglish PluralExample in SpanishExample in English
el ordenadorlos ordenadorescomputercomputersTrabajo en el ordenador todo el día.I work on the computer all day.
el teléfono móvillos teléfonos móvilesmobile phonemobile phonesMi teléfono móvil se ha quedado sin batería.My mobile phone ran out of battery.
la impresoralas impresorasprinterprintersLa impresora no funciona.The printer isn't working.
el ratónlos ratonesmousemiceUso el ratón inalámbrico.I use the wireless mouse.
el tecladolos tecladoskeyboardkeyboardsEl teclado está sucio.The keyboard is dirty.
los auricularesheadphoneheadphonesEscucho música con auriculares.I listen to music with headphones.
la cámaralas cámarascameracamerasCompré una cámara nueva.I bought a new camera.
el cargadorlos cargadoreschargerchargersNecesito un cargador para mi teléfono.I need a charger for my phone.
la pantallalas pantallasscreenscreensLa pantalla está rota.The screen is broken.
el altavozlos altavocesspeakerspeakersEl altavoz tiene buen sonido.The speaker has good sound.

What is the Spanish word for 'computer'?


ordenador

'Ordenador' means computer. 'Teléfono' means phone, 'ratón' means mouse, and 'impresora' means printer.

Household Equipment

Household equipment includes tools and appliances used for cleaning, cooking, and maintenance at home.
Spanish SingularSpanish PluralEnglish SingularEnglish PluralExample in SpanishExample in English
la aspiradoralas aspiradorasvacuum cleanervacuum cleanersLa aspiradora está en el armario.The vacuum cleaner is in the closet.
la planchalas planchasironironsPlancho la ropa por la mañana.I iron clothes in the morning.
la escobalas escobasbroombroomsBarrí con la escoba.I swept with the broom.
el cubolos cubosbucketbucketsLlené el cubo con agua.I filled the bucket with water.
el detergentelos detergentesdetergentdetergentsCompré detergente para la ropa.I bought detergent for the clothes.
la lavadoralas lavadoraswashing machinewashing machinesLa lavadora está rota.The washing machine is broken.
el microondaslos microondasmicrowavemicrowavesCalenté la comida en el microondas.I heated the food in the microwave.
el refrigeradorlos refrigeradoresrefrigeratorrefrigeratorsEl refrigerador está vacío.The refrigerator is empty.
el cuchillolos cuchillosknifeknivesCorté el pan con un cuchillo.I cut the bread with a knife.
la ollalas ollaspotpotsCocino en una olla grande.I cook in a big pot.

Medical Equipment

Medical equipment includes tools and devices used for health care and treatment.
Spanish SingularSpanish PluralEnglish SingularEnglish PluralExample in SpanishExample in English
el termómetrolos termómetrosthermometerthermometersUsé el termómetro para medir la fiebre.I used the thermometer to check the fever.
la vendalas vendasbandagebandagesPuse una venda en el dedo.I put a bandage on my finger.
la jeringalas jeringassyringesyringesLa enfermera usó una jeringa.The nurse used a syringe.
el estetoscopiolos estetoscopiosstethoscopestethoscopesEl médico tiene un estetoscopio.The doctor has a stethoscope.
la camillalas camillasstretcherstretchersTransportaron al paciente en una camilla.They transported the patient on a stretcher.
la silla de ruedaslas sillas de ruedaswheelchairwheelchairsLa persona usa una silla de ruedas.The person uses a wheelchair.
el termostatolos termostatosthermostatthermostatsEl termostato regula la temperatura.The thermostat controls the temperature.
el tensiómetrolos tensiómetrosblood pressure monitorblood pressure monitorsUsé el tensiómetro para medir la presión.I used the blood pressure monitor to check my pressure.
el oxímetrolos oxímetrosoximeteroximetersEl oxímetro mide el nivel de oxígeno.The oximeter measures oxygen levels.
el guantelos guantesgloveglovesEl médico usó guantes desechables.The doctor used disposable gloves.

What is the Spanish word for 'thermometer'?


termómetro

'Termómetro' means thermometer. 'Venda' is bandage, 'jeringa' is syringe, and 'estetoscopio' is stethoscope.

Office Equipment

Office equipment includes items commonly found in workplaces to help organize and complete tasks.
Spanish SingularSpanish PluralEnglish SingularEnglish PluralExample in SpanishExample in English
la grapadoralas grapadorasstaplerstaplersUso la grapadora para juntar hojas.I use the stapler to join papers.
el cliplos clipspaperclippaperclipsPuse los documentos con un clip.I attached the documents with a paperclip.
la impresoralas impresorasprinterprintersLa impresora está en la oficina.The printer is in the office.
el bolígrafolos bolígrafospenpensEscribo con bolígrafo azul.I write with a blue pen.
el cuadernolos cuadernosnotebooknotebooksTengo un cuaderno de notas.I have a notebook for notes.
la carpetalas carpetasfolderfoldersGuardé los papeles en una carpeta.I stored the papers in a folder.
la calculadoralas calculadorascalculatorcalculatorsUso la calculadora para sumar.I use the calculator to add.
el escritoriolos escritoriosdeskdesksMi escritorio está ordenado.My desk is organized.
la sillalas sillaschairchairsLa silla es cómoda.The chair is comfortable.
el calendariolos calendarioscalendarcalendarsConsulté el calendario para la reunión.I checked the calendar for the meeting.

Conclusion

Equipment vocabulary in Spanish varies by context, from sports to technology to the home. Learning these terms helps you describe and ask about tools and gear in everyday life.

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    • English Singular: ball
    • English Plural: balls
    • Example in English: The soccer ball is new.

    Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025

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