Aparejo (en. Gear)

/apaˈɾexo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A set of gear or instruments used in activities such as fishing or mountaineering.

Example Sentence: The fisherman prepared his rigging before heading out to the river.

El pescador preparó su aparejo antes de salir al río.

Definition: A set of materials and tools necessary for construction or industrial work.

Example Sentence: The construction gear includes tools such as shovels, picks, and wheelbarrows.

El aparejo de obra incluye herramientas como palas, picos y carretillas.

Definition: A set of items arranged to facilitate the loading or handling of an animal.

Example Sentence: The horse's gear was ready for the long journey.

El aparejo del caballo estaba listo para la larga travesía.

Etymology/Origin: It comes from the old term 'aparajare', which means 'to prepare'.

Common Phrase: fishing gear

Meaning: A set of tools and utensils used for fishing.

aparejo de pesca

Common Phrase: saddle gear

Meaning: A set of items used for horseback riding.

aparejo de montar

Common Phrase: construction equipment

Meaning: Tools and materials necessary in a construction project.

aparejo de construcción

Related Word: rigged

Description: Adjective referring to something that is properly prepared or arranged.

aparejado

Related Word: to prepare

Description: To arrange or set something in order for a specific purpose.

preparar

Related Word: tool

Description: An instrument used to perform manual work.

herramienta

Slang Meaning: Fishing gear in slang.

Example: I'm going to bring my rigging to the lake this Saturday.

Voy a llevar mi aparejo al lago este sábado.

Slang Meaning: Gear for horseback riding.

Example: That rigging is very comfortable for long distances.

Ese aparejo es muy cómodo para largas distancias.