batido de plátano
/batido de platano/from spelling rules
The English phrase "banana milkshake" is translated into Spanish as batido de plátano.
It is a common and widely understood term across many Spanish-speaking countries.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase batido de plátano breaks down into batido (shake/blend), de (of) and plátano (banana).
Which one should you use?
While batido refers to a blended drink, the term licuado is also frequently used in many Spanish-speaking countries to mean the same thing.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Different regions use different terms for this drink. In some South American countries like Argentina and Uruguay, you may hear batido de banana. In Caribbean countries like Puerto Rico, the term guineo is often used for the fruit, resulting in batido de guineo. In Mexico and elsewhere, licuado de plátano is a common informal choice.
Did you know?
- The word plátano actually comes from the Ancient Greek word for a 'plane tree', a type of broad-leaved tree rather than a fruit.
- Depending on the country, a shake might also be called a malteada, a term often used in Mexico and Colombia for milkshakes.
- In some Latin American countries, a batido is strictly made with milk, while a licuado might be made with water or juice.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría traerme un batido de plátano, por favor?Could you bring me a banana milkshake, please?
- Me das un licuado de plátano, por favor?Can you give me a banana milkshake, please?
- Me gusta mucho el batido de plátano.I really like the banana milkshake.
- ¿Quieres un batido de plátano frío?Do you want a cold banana milkshake?
- El batido de plátano es muy dulce.The banana milkshake is very sweet.
Example conversation
María and Javier are at a cafe in the afternoon.
- María¿Qué quieres beber, Javier?What do you want to drink, Javier?
- JavierQuiero un batido de plátano, por favor.I want a banana milkshake, please.
- MaríaPerfecto, yo pediré un café.Perfect, I will order a coffee.
- JavierGracias, María.Thanks, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, plátano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
