Gardening Tools in Spanish: Dig Into the Vocabulary

By Lingobi, Published on 05/22/2025

Whether you're planting flowers, vegetables, or just pulling weeds, knowing the names of gardening tools in Spanish can be incredibly helpful if you're living in or visiting a Spanish-speaking country. Let’s go over some common gardening tools and what they’re called in Spanish!

Basic Gardening Tools

La pala → shovel

El rastrillo → rake

La manguera → hose

Las tijeras de podar → pruning shears

El guante → glove

El cubo → bucket

La carretilla → wheelbarrow

Phrases You Might Hear

¿Dónde está la manguera? → Where is the hose?

Necesito la pala para plantar esto. → I need the shovel to plant this.

¡Ten cuidado con las tijeras de podar! → Be careful with the pruning shears!

If you enjoy working in the garden, learning this vocabulary can help you feel more confident shopping for tools, talking to gardeners, or even reading Spanish gardening guides. It’s a great way to connect language learning with your hobbies.

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