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bastón

bas-TOHN/basˈton/

“bastón” means “walking stick” in Spanish (mobility support).

walking stick

Also: cane, baton
NounmA2
A polished wooden walking stick with a curved handle standing upright.

📝 In Action

Mi abuelo camina con un bastón de madera.

A1

My grandfather walks with a wooden walking stick.

Los excursionistas usaron bastones para subir la montaña.

A2

The hikers used trekking poles to climb the mountain.

El director de orquesta mueve su bastón con elegancia.

B1

The conductor moves his baton with elegance.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • vara (rod/stick)
  • báculo (staff (usually religious))

Common Collocations

  • bastón de mando – staff of office/authority
  • bastón de caramelo – candy cane

Idioms & Expressions

  • ser el bastón de alguien – To be someone's main support or help

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "bastón" in Spanish:

cane→walking stick→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: bastón

Question 1 of 1

What happens to the accent when you say 'the walking sticks'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
bastonazo(a blow with a stick) — Noun
bastonear(to beat with a stick) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
canciónavióncorazón
📚 Etymology▼

From the Late Latin word 'bastum', which referred to a support or a pack-saddle stick.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: bâtonItalian: bastone

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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'.