Baton in spanish
Batuta
pronunciation: bɑtutɑ part of speech: noun
pronunciation: bɑtutɑ part of speech: noun
In gestures
baton1 = batuta, bastón.
Example: Instead all they will have is Senators up on stage waving the baton, and using it for their own political gain.baton2 = testigo, testigo de relevo. [Referido a un relevo ya sea real o figurado]
Example: To quote Mr Wedgeworth, 'the baton for the next IFLA Conference has now been transferred from the Chinese Organizing Committee to the Danish Organizing Committee'.more:
» pass (on) + the baton (to) = pasar el testigo, ceder el relevo, tomar el relevo.
Example: In a direct reference to Africa's undemocratic leaders, he urged them to pass the baton to the next generation.» relay baton = testigo de relevo.
Example: The ultimate goal of passing a relay baton is to do it in the fastest way possible.baton3 = porra, garrote.
Example: Police, wielding batons, clashed with lawyers and journalists on Monday outside the courthouse.more:
» baton round = bala de goma.
Example: Police say any decision to use baton rounds against London rioters will not be taken lightly.