mixto
/ˈmiɡsto/
The English phrase 'mixed gender' is translated into Spanish as mixto.
mixto is used to describe something consisting of both men and women. In formal settings such as academic or sports environments, you may also see the phrase de género mixto used to specify 'of mixed gender'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase varones y mujeres is used to mean 'males and females'.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, mixto must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use mixta for feminine singular nouns, mixtos for masculine or mixed-gender plural nouns and mixtas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of mixto is /ˈmiɡsto/.
Did you know?
- Beyond gender, mixto is the standard name for a popular Spanish sandwich containing both jamón and queso.
- To avoid the 'masculine generic' rule in mixtos, modern inclusive Spanish sometimes uses the symbol e to create mixtes, which is intended to be completely gender-neutral.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a matrimonio mixto refers specifically to a marriage between people of different nationalities or religions, not just gender.
Examples in context
- La hípica es el único evento olímpico de género mixto.Equestrian is the only mixed-gender Olympic event.This sentence shows how to use the word mixto to describe an Olympic event.Tatoeba #1178252 by marcelostockle, translation #329064 by fcbond
- La empresa busca candidatos capacitados de ambos sexos.The company is looking for qualified candidates of both genders.
- Invitamos a hombres y mujeres a participar en el evento.We invite men and women to participate in the event.
- Estamos organizando una fiesta para chicos y chicas.We are organizing a party for boys and girls.
- El grupo de estudio es mixto.The study group is mixed gender.
- Buscamos un equipo mixto para el torneo.We are looking for a mixed gender team for the tournament.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are discussing the enrollment for a local dance class.
- Lucía¿Es un curso mixto o solo para mujeres?Is it a mixed gender course or just for women?
- JavierEs un curso mixto, Lucía.It is a mixed gender course, Lucía.
- LucíaQué bien, así será más divertido.That's great, it will be more fun that way.
- JavierSí, a muchos hombres les interesa también.Yes, many men are interested in it too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry mixto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
