tool bag

[/tuːl bæɡ/]
nounpl: tool bags
bolsa de ferramentas
1. A bag or container designed to carry and organize tools and equipment
The carpenter grabbed his tool bag before heading to the job site.
O carpinteiro pegou sua bolsa de ferramentas antes de ir para o local de trabalho.
2. A portable container with multiple compartments for storing various hand tools and materials
She organized all her gardening tools in a new tool bag.
Ela organizou todas as suas ferramentas de jardinagem em uma nova bolsa de ferramentas.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, a tool bag is an essential item for construction workers, handymen, and DIY enthusiasts. In Brazil, contractors commonly refer to their tool bags as 'bolsa de ferramentas' or 'mala de ferramentas,' with the choice depending on the bag's size and capacity. Tool bags reflect professional competence and preparedness in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
tool kittool boxtool pouchtool toteequipment bag

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bolsa de ferramentas
Most common term in Brazil
São Paulo
bolsa de ferramentas / mala de ferramentas
Both terms are widely used
Rio de Janeiro
bolsa de ferramentas
Preferred term in the region
Portugal
bolsa de ferramentas / saco de ferramentas
Both terms are acceptable in Portugal

Related Words

tool belttool chestwork baghardwareequipmentportable storage

Related Idioms & Phrases

have the right tools for the job
tools of the trade
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