mezclar
/meθˈklaɾ/
To mix in Spanish is mezclar.
The verb mezclar is used to describe the action of combining items from two or more sources that are normally kept separate. Beyond combining substances, it can also be used in the sense of mingling or confusing things or people.
Meaning: combine items from two or more sources normally kept separate (verb)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, you may encounter the diminutive Mezcladito, which is used to describe a small or cute mix.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb mezclar has several common forms: the third-person singular present is mezcla (he/she/it mixes), the gerund is mezclando (mixing) and the past participle is mezclado (mixed), which can be used as an adjective or to form perfect tenses.
How do you pronounce it?
/meθˈklaɾ/
When do people say it?
A Miscelánea refers to a mix or assortment of different things.
Did you know?
- While mezclar is the general term, Spanish uses the specific word batir for mixing eggs or cream, which English speakers often translate as 'mix' or 'whisk'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a miscelánea is not just a 'mix' of items, but a specific type of small neighborhood convenience store that sells a variety of household goods.
- The evolution of mezclar is unusual because it avoided the palatalization that turned other similar Latin sounds into the 'ch' sound, as seen in the word macho.
Examples in context
- No puedes mezclar agua y aceite.You can't mix oil and water.Tatoeba #2046248 by marcelostockle, translation #1437111 by CK
- No puedo mezclar ají en mi comida.I cannot mix chilli with my food.Tatoeba #1721169 by marcelostockle, translation #1719247 by Amastan
- Es peligroso mezclar estas sustancias.It's dangerous to mix these substances.Tatoeba #2717897 by Shishir, translation #2717896 by WestofEden
- Mezcla los ingredientes para obtener una masa homogéneaMix the ingredients to obtain a homogeneous dough
- La canción es una combinación de pop y rockThe song is a mix of pop and rock
- El programa de televisión presenta una miscelánea de noticias y entretenimientoThe TV show features a mix of news and entertainment
- La fiesta fue un mezclote de personas, música y comidaThe party was a mix of people, music, and food
- Vamos a juntar todos los ingredientes y hacer una combinación deliciosaLet's mix all the ingredients and make a delicious combination
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
In a kitchen while preparing a cake.
- ElenaDebes mezclar la harina con los huevos.You must mix the flour with the eggs.
- Mateo¿Tengo que mezclar todo ahora?Do I have to mix everything now?
- ElenaSí, Mateo, mézclalo muy bien.Yes, Mateo, mix it very well.
- MateoEntendido, Elena, lo haré.Understood, Elena, I will do it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry mezclar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mezclar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
