bastones
/bastones/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for canes is bastones.
bastones is used to refer to canes or walking sticks. It can also be used to describe large sticks used for various purposes.
Which one should you use?
While bastones refers to canes or walking sticks, the word muletas is used specifically for crutches.
How does it change in a sentence?
bastones is the plural form of bastón.
How do you pronounce it?
/bastones/
Did you know?
- In a standard deck of Spanish playing cards, the suit of bastones is represented by clubs or poles, unlike the heart or diamond suits found in English decks.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a 'bastón' is not just a tool for walking but a traditional symbol of authority for figures like mayors or religious leaders.
- In various traditional folk dances in Spain, bastones are used as rhythmic instruments, struck together to create percussion.
Examples in context
- Los bastones son indispensables para los ancianos.Canes are essential for the elderly.This sentence shows how bastones are essential for the elderly.Tatoeba #9141563 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9141564 by rafaeldejesus8199
- Hay muchos bastones en la tienda de antigüedades.There are many walking sticks in the antique shop.
- Ella compró unos bastones decorados con plata.She bought some walking sticks decorated with silver.
Example conversation
María and Javier are looking at walking sticks in a shop.
- MaríaJavier, mira estos bastones de madera.Javier, look at these wooden walking sticks.
- JavierSon muy bonitos, María.They are very beautiful, María.
- María¿Crees que estos bastones son resistentes?Do you think these walking sticks are sturdy?
- JavierParecen tener muy buena calidad.They seem to be of very good quality.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
