cabestrillo
/kabesˈtɾiʝo/masculine
The Spanish word for a medical bandage or sling is cabestrillo. Wiktionary also lists charpa.
Meaning: bandage (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cabestrillo | /kabesˈtɾiʝo/ | masculine |
| charpa | /t͡ʃaɾpa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
cabestrillo is a masculine noun used commonly in medical contexts to refer to a medical sling designed to support an injured arm or shoulder. If you want to express the action of slinging something over one's shoulder, you can use the phrase Echar algo al hombro. Note that the verbs tirar, lanzar and arrojar all mean to throw.
Which one should you use?
Use cabestrillo for a standard medical arm sling, whereas charpa is a regional term.
Is it said differently in some regions?
charpa is a regional term for a sling.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun cabestrillo is masculine and requires masculine articles, such as el (the sling).
How do you pronounce it?
/kabesˈtɾiʝo/
Did you know?
- The word cabestrillo comes from cabestro, which is a halter or rope used to lead livestock. The medical sling is essentially a 'little halter' for the arm.
Examples in context
- Eché mi mochila al hombroI slung my backpack over my shoulder
- Necesito un cabestrillo para mi brazo.I need a sling for my arm.
- El doctor me puso un cabestrillo.The doctor put a sling on me.
- ¿Dónde compraste ese cabestrillo blanco?Where did you buy that white sling?
Example conversation
Daniel is showing Sofía his arm after a minor accident.
- DanielMe lastimé el hombro y uso un cabestrillo.I hurt my shoulder and I'm using a sling.
- SofíaLo siento mucho, Daniel. ¿Te duele?I'm so sorry, Daniel. Does it hurt?
- DanielUn poco, pero el cabestrillo me ayuda.A little, but the sling helps me.
- SofíaQué bueno que te sientas mejor.I'm glad you are feeling better.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sling” translations and entries cabestrillo, charpa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cabestrillo, charpa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
