How to Say "crutch" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “crutch” is “muleta” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Después de la cirugía, tuve que caminar con muletas por un mes.
After the surgery, I had to walk with crutches for a month.
Se apoyó en su amigo como si fuera una muleta.
He leaned on his friend as if he were a crutch.
La enfermera me enseñó cómo ajustar la altura de la muleta.
The nurse showed me how to adjust the height of the crutch.
Always Feminine
Even if a man is using it, the word is always 'la muleta' because it refers to the object itself.
Usually Plural
Just like in English, you usually see this in the plural ('las muletas') because people typically use two at a time to walk.
Don't confuse with luggage
Mistake: “Using 'muleta' when you mean 'suitcase'.”
Correction: Say 'maleta' for a suitcase. 'Muleta' is for walking when you have a hurt leg.
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