How to Say "fishing rod" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “fishing rod” is “caña” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
tool for catching fish
Examples
Compré una caña de pescar nueva para el viaje.
I bought a new fishing rod for the trip.
Las cañas de azúcar crecen en climas tropicales.
Sugar canes grow in tropical climates.
Caminaba por el río apoyado en una caña.
He walked by the river leaning on a cane.
Using 'de' for Clarification
Since 'caña' can mean many things, Spanish speakers often add 'de pescar' (fishing) or 'de azúcar' (sugar) to be specific.
Spelling the Ñ
Mistake: “cana de pescar”
Correction: caña de pescar. Without the tilde (~), it sounds like 'gray hair of fishing'!
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