bastón
bas-TOHN
/basˈton/
📝 In Action
Mi abuelo camina con un bastón de madera.
A1My grandfather walks with a wooden walking stick.
Los excursionistas usaron bastones para subir la montaña.
A2The hikers used trekking poles to climb the mountain.
El director de orquesta mueve su bastón con elegancia.
B1The conductor moves his baton with elegance.
💡 Grammar Points
The Vanishing Accent
When you make this word plural, the written accent on the 'o' disappears: 'un bastón' becomes 'dos bastones'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Cane vs. Sugar Cane
Mistake: “Using 'bastón' for the plant.”
Correction: Use 'caña' for the plant (sugar cane) and 'bastón' for the object you hold.
⭐ Usage Tips
More than just walking
In sports, specifically skiing, 'bastones' is the standard word for ski poles.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: bastón
Question 1 of 1
What happens to the accent when you say 'the walking sticks'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'bastón' used for a conductor's baton?
Yes, although 'batuta' is a more specific and common word for a musical baton, 'bastón' can be used in general contexts.
How do you say 'candy cane' in Spanish?
It is called a 'bastón de caramelo'.