Ask a Question

(Create a thread)
Go Back   Spanish language learning forums > Spanish & English Languages > Translations


In Spanish, how would you say: DIY Tools and Materials?

 

If you need help translating a sentence or longer piece of text, use this forum. For translations or definitions of a single word or idiom, use the vocabulary forum.


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old August 14, 2020, 06:45 AM
bigsmile bigsmile is offline
Opal
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 25
bigsmile is on a distinguished road
In Spanish, how would you say: DIY Tools and Materials?

I think it would be "Herramientas y materiales para "hacerlo tú mismo""

Is this correct? Also, if it third person, then is 'tú' correct or is it too informal?

Would the formal version be"Herramientas y materiales para "hacerlo su mismo""?

Also is "hacerlo tú mismo" the correct term for DIY?

Last edited by bigsmile; August 14, 2020 at 08:53 AM.
Reply With Quote
   
Get rid of these ads by registering for a free Tomísimo account.
  #2  
Old August 14, 2020, 09:11 AM
Rusty's Avatar
Rusty Rusty is offline
Señor Speedy
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 11,299
Native Language: American English
Rusty has a spectacular aura aboutRusty has a spectacular aura about
While hazlo tú mismo or hágalo su mismo (infinitive form: hacerlo tú mismo or hacerlo sí mismo) is used, el bricolaje is much more common.

DIY Tools and Materials = Herramientas y materiales de bricolaje
DIY Project = Proyecto de bricolaje
DIY Work = Trabajo/Tarea de bricolaje

My husband likes doing DIY jobs. = A mi marido le gusta el bricolaje.
Suitable for the Do-It-Yourselfer = Adecuado para quien le gusta el bricolaje

For what it's worth, I found this online:
Las mejores herramientas para hacer DIY en casa.
In the article they go to the trouble of describing what DIY means: Este término es el acrónimo Do It Yourself, por sus siglas en inglés, es decir, háztelo tú mismo.
Later on, they use the Spanish word: "... corregir la idea de que el bricolaje es una práctica exclusivamente masculina."
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old August 15, 2020, 03:31 AM
bigsmile bigsmile is offline
Opal
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 25
bigsmile is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusty View Post
While hazlo tú mismo or hágalo su mismo (infinitive form: hacerlo tú mismo or hacerlo sí mismo) is used, el bricolaje is much more common.

DIY Tools and Materials = Herramientas y materiales de bricolaje
DIY Project = Proyecto de bricolaje
DIY Work = Trabajo/Tarea de bricolaje

My husband likes doing DIY jobs. = A mi marido le gusta el bricolaje.
Suitable for the Do-It-Yourselfer = Adecuado para quien le gusta el bricolaje

For what it's worth, I found this online:
Las mejores herramientas para hacer DIY en casa.
In the article they go to the trouble of describing what DIY means: Este término es el acrónimo Do It Yourself, por sus siglas en inglés, es decir, háztelo tú mismo.
Later on, they use the Spanish word: "... corregir la idea de que el bricolaje es una práctica exclusivamente masculina."
Thanks, that's excellent. So I gues based on the article you linked to it's okay to just put "bricolaje" without having to put "Trabajo/Tarea de bricolaje"? Thanks!
Reply With Quote
Reply

 

Link to this thread
URL: 
HTML Link: 
BB Code: 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Site Rules

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Spanish vocabulary related materials casparbyron Teaching and Learning Techniques 0 April 06, 2016 09:34 AM
Additional materials are uploaded Xinfu Grammar 2 January 19, 2015 07:04 AM
Looking for advice for Spanish learning materials mrbluestreak Teaching and Learning Techniques 6 April 28, 2014 08:02 PM


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 11:05 AM.

Forum powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

X