batidora (amasadora)
feminine
The English word 'mixer' can be translated into Spanish as batidora (amasadora).
This term refers to a machine used to mix or beat ingredients.
Meaning: machine that mixes or beats ingredients (noun)
Which one should you use?
Use batidora for a hand blender or a standard electric mixer, whereas amasadora specifically refers to a heavy-duty dough mixer. The term amasadora is used specifically for machines designed to knead dough, rather than just mixing liquids or light batters.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun. To make the feminine noun batidora plural, change the ending to batidoras.
Did you know?
- If you are using a hand blender, it is often called a batidora de mano or even a minipimer. The latter is actually a brand name that has become a genericized trademark, similar to how some English speakers use 'Kleenex' for any tissue.
- The root word batir comes from the Late Latin 'battere', which is a distant relative of the English word 'batter' used for cake mix.
- The verb batir used in batidora also means 'to beat' or 'to defeat' an opponent in a sports competition or a game.
Examples in context
- El mezclador de bebidas funcionó a la perfección durante el evento.The mixer functioned perfectly during the event.
- La batidora de la panadería es esencial para mezclar la masa de manera uniforme.The bakery's mixer is essential for mixing the dough evenly.
- Necesito una batidora de mano para la sopa.I need a hand blender for the soup.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mixer” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries batidora, CC BY-SA 4.0.
