Equipamiento (en. Equipment)

/e.ki.pa.mjen.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A set of utensils, tools, and devices necessary for a specific activity.
The kitchen equipment includes pots, pans, and knives.
El equipamiento de la cocina incluye ollas, sartenes y cuchillos.
Elements used to equip a place or facility with the necessary conditions for its operation.
The gym equipment is modern and varied.
El equipamiento del gimnasio es moderno y variado.
Material and resources required by a company to carry out its operations.
The company invested in new equipment to increase its productivity.
La empresa invirtió en nuevo equipamiento para aumentar su productividad.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'equip', which has its root in the French term 'équiper', meaning 'to provide with what is necessary'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sports equipment
A set of objects used in the practice of sports.
equipamiento deportivo
technological equipment
A set of technological devices and tools.
equipamiento tecnológico
office equipment
Furniture and tools necessary to work in an office.
equipamiento de oficina

Related Words

team
A group of people or elements working together.
equipo
utensil
An object used to perform a specific task.
utensilio
tool
An instrument that facilitates the completion of a job.
herramienta

Slang Meanings

Gear
You will need good gear if you want to go climbing.
Vas a necesitar buen gear si quieres hacer escalada.
Kit
Take the camping kit for the weekend.
Llévate el kit de campamento para el fin de semana.