English–Spanish

“cane” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/basˈton/

Example

Encontró un bastón antiguo en el mercado.

He found an old cane at the market.

Illustration for bastón (cane)

How to say “cane” in Spanish

“Cane” in Spanish is bastón.

A straight support cane with a rubber tip for balance.

Full entry for bastón: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bastón

Se apoyó en el bastón para bajar del autobús.

He leaned on the cane to get off the bus.

Tips for using bastón

  • Bastón can also refer to a ceremonial staff or a short baton in some contexts, so context determines whether it means a personal walking cane or another kind of staff.

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