licuadora
/likwaˈdoɾa/feminine
The Spanish word for blender is licuadora.
A licuadora is a machine. The related verb licuar describes the action of using a licuadora to blend ingredients into a liquid state.
Meaning: machine (noun)
Which one should you use?
While licuadora refers to a countertop blender used for liquids, batidora is used for an electric hand mixer or an immersion blender.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of licuadora is licuadoras.
How do you pronounce it?
/likwaˈdoɾa/
Did you know?
- Depending on where you are in the Spanish speaking world, a blender may be called a licuadora or a batidora. In Spain, batidora is the standard term for a blender, whereas in Mexico, batidora usually refers to a cake mixer.
- While a licuadora blends, a batidora comes from the verb batir, which means 'to beat' or 'to whip'. This distinction is crucial when following recipes for meringue or whipped cream.
- The suffix -dora in licuadora is the feminine form of the agent suffix -dor, which turns a verb into a noun meaning 'the one that performs the action'.
Examples in context
- ¿Vas a batir los huevos en la licuadora?Are you going to use the blender to beat the eggs?This sentence shows how to use licuadora in a question about beating eggs.Tatoeba #1315719 by hayastan, translation #4438197 by mervert1
- En vez de comer verduras, él las pone en la licuadora y se las bebe.Instead of eating vegetables, he puts them in a blender and drinks them.This sentence describes putting vegetables in a licuadora to drink them.Tatoeba #4368444 by pchamorro, translation #953980 by CK
- Para hacer un batido de frutas, necesito usar la licuadora.To make a fruit smoothie, I need to use the blender.
- ¿Me prestas tu batidora para hacer un pastel?Can I borrow your blender to make a cake?
- La licuadora nueva hace mucho ruido.The new blender makes a lot of noise.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are in the kitchen preparing a smoothie.
- Daniel¿Dónde está la licuadora, Sofía?Where is the blender, Sofía?
- SofíaEstá en el armario, Daniel.It is in the cupboard, Daniel.
- DanielGracias, voy a hacer un jugo.Thanks, I am going to make a juice.
- SofíaRecuerda limpiar la licuadora después.Remember to clean the blender afterwards.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blender” translations and entries licuadora, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries licuadora, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
