licuado
/liˈkwado/
The English phrase "liquefied" can be translated into Spanish as licuado.
While the English word "liquefied" often refers to a physical state change, in Spanish licuado is most commonly used to refer to a blended fruit drink or smoothie. In many Latin American countries, licuado is the standard word for a fruit smoothie made in a blender. To describe the process of liquefying, you can use the verb liquificar.
How does it change in a sentence?
licuado is a masculine adjective or noun. It changes to licuada to agree with a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/liˈkwado/
Did you know?
- While licuado is the standard for smoothies in the Americas, a traveler in Spain might find that batido is used for milk-based shakes and granizado for icy slushies.
- While licuado refers to the blended drink, the machine used to make it is called a licuadora, which literally translates to 'the liquefier'.
- The word licuado is a linguistic relative of the English word 'liquid', as both descend from the same Latin root 'liquāre'.
Examples in context
- La sustancia se vuelve líquida.The substance becomes liquefied
- Necesitamos liquificar la fruta para hacer el batido.We need to liquefy the fruit to make the smoothie
Example conversation
A couple is having breakfast at home.
- DanielElena, ¿quieres un licuado de mango?Elena, do you want a mango smoothie?
- ElenaSí, gracias, Daniel. Me encanta.Yes, thanks, Daniel. I love it.
- DanielAquí tienes tu licuado recién hecho.Here is your freshly made smoothie.
- ElenaEstá delicioso, muchas gracias.It is delicious, thank you very much.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry licuado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries licuado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
