mezcla para bebidas
/meθkla paɾa bebidas/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "drink mix" is mezcla para bebidas.
This phrase refers to a powder or liquid concentrate that is added to water to create a flavored beverage.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mezcla (mix) and para bebidas (for drinks).
Which one should you use?
If the drink mix is specifically in powder form, polvo para bebidas is a common alternative.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form mezcla para bebida can be used when referring to a single type of drink mix.
How do you pronounce it?
/meθkla paɾa bebidas/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term mezcla is also used in construction to describe the concrete or mortar mix used to build walls.
- If you are looking for a powdered drink mix in a supermarket, look for labels containing sobre, which means 'envelope' or 'packet'.
- In Mexico, a very common type of 'drink mix' is agua fresca, which often uses a concentrated fruit base rather than a powder.
Examples in context
- Compré una mezcla para bebidas de naranja.I bought an orange drink mix.
- Esa mezcla para bebidas es muy dulce.That drink mix is very sweet.
Example conversation
Javier and María are at the supermarket.
- JavierMaría, ¿buscamos una mezcla para bebidas?María, shall we look for a drink mix?
- MaríaSí, necesito algo para el agua.Yes, I need something for the water.
- JavierMira, esta de frutos rojos parece buena.Look, this berry one looks good.
- MaríaPerfecto, vamos a llevarla.Perfect, let's take it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
