mixto
/ˈmiɡsto/
The English word mixed translates to Spanish as mixto. Wiktionary also lists mestizo and enrazado.
Meaning: Stemming from two or more races or breeds (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| mixto | /ˈmiɡsto/ | |
| mestizo | /mesˈtiθo/ /mesˈtiso/ |
|
| enrazado | /enraθado/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /enrasado/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
Latin America |
Stemming from two or more races or breeds (adj).
Which one should you use?
While mixto is a general term for anything composed of different elements (like mixed genders or mixed cultures), mestizo specifically refers to people of mixed indigenous and European descent in a historical or racial context.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term enrazado is used in certain Latin American contexts to describe someone of mixed racial heritage.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective mixto must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, changing to mixta for feminine nouns. The adjective mixto becomes mixtos when modifying masculine or mixed-gender plural nouns. The term mestizo changes to mestiza when referring to a female person of mixed heritage.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmiɡsto/
Did you know?
- While mixto is used for general mixtures, it is also the name of a popular Spanish sandwich, the sándwich mixto, which consists of ham and cheese.
- In Mexico, mestizo is frequently viewed as a primary national identity that symbolizes the fusion of Spanish and indigenous worlds.
- The term mestizaje is used to describe the blending of entire civilizations and cultures, moving beyond a simple adjective for a person.
Examples in context
- La hípica es el único evento olímpico de género mixto.Equestrian is the only mixed-gender Olympic event.This sentence is useful for showing how to use mixto when describing gender.Tatoeba #1178252 by marcelostockle, translation #329064 by fcbond
- Se celebra el Día del Mestizo el 27 de junio cada año.Mixed Race Day is celebrated every year on June 27.This sentence demonstrates the use of mestizo in a specific cultural context.Tatoeba #8875050 by nonong, translation #12229331 by Miktsoanit
- La pintura mezclada creó un nuevo colorThe mixed paint created a new color
- El resultado de los dos compuestos químicos es un líquido combinadoThe result of the two chemical compounds is a mixed liquid
- La planta es un híbrido entre dos especiesThe plant is a hybrid of two species
- Prepara huevos revueltosMake scrambled eggs
- El artista presentó una mezcla de estilos en su obraThe artist presented a mixture of styles in his work
- El café está un poco chapurreadoThe coffee is a little diluted
- La raza mixta de María revela su herencia de distintos países.Maria's mixed race reveals her heritage from different countries.
- El artista presentó una obra de arte con diferentes materiales mezclados.The artist presented an artwork with different mixed materials.
- Los estudiantes formaron un grupo mixto para trabajar en el proyecto.The students formed a mixed group to work on the project.
- El perro es de un origen mixto.The dog is of mixed origin.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about their family heritage.
- MateoMi abuelo era de origen mixto.My grandfather was of mixed origin.
- LucíaEs muy interesante conocer tu historia.It is very interesting to know your history.
- MateoSí, somos una familia muy diversa.Yes, we are a very diverse family.
- LucíaEso es algo muy especial, Mateo.That is something very special, Mateo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mixed” translations and entries mixto, mestizo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
