basic tools
[ˈbeɪsɪk tuːlz]
nounpl: basic tools
ferramentas básicas
1. Essential implements or instruments used for fundamental tasks, repairs, or construction work
Every homeowner should have a set of basic tools in their garage.
Todo proprietário deveria ter um conjunto de ferramentas básicas em sua garagem.
2. Fundamental equipment or resources needed to perform a job or learn a skill
Learning to code requires understanding the basic tools of programming.
Aprender a programar requer compreender as ferramentas básicas da programação.
3. The minimum set of instruments necessary to accomplish essential tasks
The basic tools for carpentry include a hammer, saw, and level.
As ferramentas básicas para carpintaria incluem martelo, serra e nível.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, owning basic tools is considered part of practical household management and self-sufficiency. In Brazil, 'ferramentas básicas' is commonly discussed in DIY contexts (faça você mesmo), while in the USA, the concept ties into the cultural value of home ownership and personal responsibility for maintenance and repairs.
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