bastón
/basˈton/
The English phrase "walking cane" is bastón in Spanish.
bastón refers to a stick used as a support to help a person walk. It can also refer to a large stick or staff used in various contexts, such as a ceremonial staff.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of bastón is bastones.
How do you pronounce it?
/basˈton/
Did you know?
- In the Andes, a bastón de mando is not just a stick for walking but a profound symbol of political legitimacy and communal authority for indigenous leaders.
- In Spanish, the phrase pasar el bastón is used as an idiom to describe the act of handing over power or responsibility to a successor.
- The word bastón is a direct cognate of the English word 'baton', which is why both words share the same root meaning of a stick or a rod.
Examples in context
- Doctor, ¿podría recomendarme un buen bastón para caminar?Doctor, could you recommend me a good walking cane?
- Mi abuelo necesita un bastón de caminar debido a su movilidad reducida.My grandfather needs a walking cane due to his reduced mobility.
- ¡No olvides traer tu palo para caminar en la montaña mañana!Don't forget to bring your walking stick for tomorrow's hike!
- Mi tío siempre lleva su garrote cuando sale a pasear por el campo.My uncle always carries his walking cane when he goes for a walk in the countryside.
- Él usa un bastón para caminar.He uses a cane to walk.
- Necesito un bastón para caminar.I need a walking cane to walk.
- El bastón es de madera oscura.The walking cane is made of dark wood.
- ¿Puedes ayudarme a buscar mi bastón?Can you help me look for my walking cane?
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are in a living room.
- DanielElena, ¿has visto mi bastón?Elena, have you seen my walking cane?
- ElenaCreo que está en el pasillo, Daniel.I think it is in the hallway, Daniel.
- DanielGracias, lo necesitaba para levantarme.Thanks, I needed it to stand up.
- ElenaDe nada, ten cuidado al usarlo.You're welcome, be careful when using it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bastón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bastón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
