frutos rojos mezclados
/fɾutos ɾoxos meθklados/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'mixed berry' is translated into Spanish as frutos rojos mezclados.
In culinary contexts, frutos rojos is the standard term used to refer to a variety of berries, such as strawberries, raspberries and blackberries.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'mixed red fruits'.
Which one should you use?
While frutos rojos mezclados is common, you may also use frutos del bosque mezclados, which translates to 'mixed forest fruits'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective mezclados must be masculine and plural to agree with the masculine plural noun frutos.
How do you pronounce it?
/fɾutos ɾoxos meθklados/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, blueberries are called arándanos, but they are frequently included in frutos rojos mixes despite not being red.
- In some Latin American countries, frutos rojos might be referred to as frutos del bosque on menus to sound more gourmet or rustic.
- When ordering 'mixed berries' in Spain, you might encounter grosellas, or redcurrants, which are much more common in Spanish berry mixes than in typical American or British blends.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría un postre con bayas mixtas, por favorI would like a dessert with mixed berries, please
- Me encantan las frutas del bosqueI love mixed berries
- El yogur tiene frutos rojos mezclados.The yogurt has mixed berries.
- Me encanta el sabor de los frutos rojos mezclados.I love the flavor of mixed berries.
- ¿Prefieres mermelada de fresa o de frutos rojos mezclados?Do you prefer strawberry jam or mixed berry jam?
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are at a breakfast cafe.
- SofíaMateo, ¿quieres probar mi batido de frutos rojos mezclados?Mateo, do you want to try my mixed berry smoothie?
- MateoSí, se ve muy refrescante.Yes, it looks very refreshing.
- SofíaEs mi favorito de la cafetería.It is my favorite at the cafe.
- MateoGracias, Sofía, lo probaré ahora.Thanks, Sofía, I will try it now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
