tool

a thing that is used for doing a particular job, especially in making or repairing things

herramienta, instrumento

• tool for + gerund

Collocations hand tool · power tool

• He uses a variety of tools in his workshop.

  Utiliza una variedad de herramientas en su taller.

a program or piece of software that is used for a particular purpose, such as word processing or drawing

herramienta (de computadora), programa

• tool for + gerund

Collocations web development tool · graphic design tool

• She uses a special tool to create web pages.

  Ella utiliza una herramienta especial para crear páginas web.

a way of doing something, especially one that is effective or practical

método, técnica

• tool for + gerund

Collocations problem-solving tool · time-management tool

• The new system is a valuable tool in managing time.

  El nuevo sistema es una herramienta valiosa para gestionar el tiempo.

someone who works for an organization, especially one that is involved in a particular activity or area of work

persona (que trabaja en una organización), profesional

• tool for + gerund

Collocations sales tool · marketing tool

• He is a valuable tool in the company's marketing efforts.

  Él es una persona valiosa en los esfuerzos de mercadotecnia de la empresa.