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    Bastó (en. Cane)

    /basˈto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An elongated and straight object used for support or defense.
    The old man walked with a cane to avoid falling.
    El anciano caminaba con un bastó para no caerse.
    The cane in a card or domino game.
    The cane is one of the sticks used in the game.
    El bastó es uno de los palos que se utilizan en el juego.
    In some sports, a rod or stick used as an aid.
    The athlete used a cane during the skiing competition.
    El atleta utilizó un bastó durante la competencia de esqui.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'bastō', meaning 'stick' or 'rod'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to strike with a cane
    To hit with a cane or violently.
    dar bastonazos
    to be uglier than a cane
    It refers to someone or something that is very unattractive.
    ser más feo que un bastón
    there is no cane that is worth it
    It means that there is nothing that can be done to change the situation.
    no hay bastón que valga

    Related Words

    cane
    A cane is a type of stick used mainly for walking.
    bastón
    crude
    That is rough or unrefined, but it can also refer to the coarseness of a material.
    basto
    frame
    Structure or frame that supports a canvas or fabric.
    bastidor

    Slang Meanings

    It refers to an elderly person or someone advanced in age.
    That old man is a cane; he always has stories to tell.
    Ese viejo es un bastó, siempre tiene historias que contar.
    A term used to describe someone who is very rigid or serious.
    Don't be a cane; relax a little.
    No seas un bastó, relájate un poco.