How to Say "cane" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cane” is “bastón” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
medical or decorative
Examples
Mi abuelo camina con un bastón de madera.
My grandfather walks with a wooden walking stick.
Los excursionistas usaron bastones para subir la montaña.
The hikers used trekking poles to climb the mountain.
El director de orquesta mueve su bastón con elegancia.
The conductor moves his baton with elegance.
The Vanishing Accent
When you make this word plural, the written accent on the 'o' disappears: 'un bastón' becomes 'dos bastones'.
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.
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