How to Say "baton" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “baton” is “bastón” — use 'bastón' when referring to a walking stick, often used by elderly people or those with mobility issues..
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bastón
nounA2
Use 'bastón' when referring to a walking stick, often used by elderly people or those with mobility issues.
Examples
Mi abuelo camina con un bastón de madera.
My grandfather walks with a wooden walking stick.
relevo
/reh-LEH-boh//reˈleβo/
nounA2
Use 'relevo' to refer to the object passed in a relay race, although 'testigo' is more common for this specific item.
Examples
Ganaron la medalla de oro en los relevos de 400 metros.
They won the gold medal in the 400-meter relays.
El corredor se cayó durante el relevo.
The runner fell during the relay exchange.
Mañana es la carrera de relevos.
The relay race is tomorrow.
Plural Usage
When talking about the sport event in general, it is very common to use the plural 'los relevos'.
Walking Stick vs. Race Object
Learners often confuse 'bastón' and 'relevo'. Remember that 'bastón' is almost exclusively for a walking stick. 'Relevo' can refer to a relay race in general or the object, but 'testigo' is more precise for the race object itself.
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