mezcla de lechugas
/meθkla de let͡ʃuɡas/from spelling rules
In Spanish, mixed greens is translated as mezcla de lechugas.
The phrase refers to a salad consisting of several different types of lettuce and other leafy vegetables.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mezcla (mixture) and de lechugas (of lettuces).
Which one should you use?
You may encounter ensalada de hojas variadas to describe a salad with mixed leaves.
How do you pronounce it?
/meθkla de letʃuɡas/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, the word mezcla can sound more like an industrial term for construction materials, such as concrete, rather than an appetizing culinary word.
- While lechuga means 'lettuce', Spanish speakers often use this word to describe almost any leafy salad base, regardless of whether it is botanically a lettuce.
- While English speakers often use the word 'greens' to refer to leafy vegetables, a Spanish speaker might find it confusing to use verdes as a noun for salad, as it usually only functions as an adjective.
Examples in context
- ¿Me podría traer una ensalada mixta, por favor?Could you bring me a mixed greens salad, please?
- Me encanta la ensalada de hojas variadas, especialmente con vinagreta.I love salad with mixed leaves, especially with vinaigrette.
- Me gustaría una ensalada de lechugas mixtas, por favor.I would like a mixed lettuce salad, please.
- Prefiero una mezcla de lechugas con aceite de oliva.I prefer a mixed greens salad with olive oil.
- La mezcla de lechugas parece muy fresca.The mixed greens look very fresh.
- Quiero una ensalada con una mezcla de lechugas.I want a salad with mixed greens.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are ordering dinner at a restaurant.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿qué quieres de acompañamiento?Daniel, what do you want as a side dish?
- DanielPrefiero una ensalada con mezcla de lechugas.I prefer a salad with mixed greens.
- SofíaBuena elección, yo pediré lo mismo.Good choice, I will order the same.
- DanielPerfecto, vamos a pedir ahora.Perfect, let's order now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
