English–Spanish
“stick” in Spanish
How to say “stick” in Spanish
“Stick” in Spanish is palo.
A straight thin piece of wood used for support or striking.
Example sentences with palo
La abuela apoyó el palo de escoba en la pared.
The grandmother propped the broom handle against the wall.
Tips for using palo
- For a cane or walking stick Spanish prefers bastón, so palo is used more for loose sticks, branches, or informal tools.
Other Spanish words for “stick”
Encontré una vara en el parque.
I found a stick in the park.
Por favor, pega la etiqueta en la caja.
Please stick the label on the box.
Usé un palito para remover el café.
I used a stick to stir the coffee.
Encontré una varita en el jardín.
I found a stick in the garden.
En la calle encontró un garrote y llamó a la policía.
On the street he found a stick and called the police.