mezcla
/ˈmeθkla/feminine
The English phrase 'mixture' is translated into Spanish as mezcla. Wiktionary also lists mixtura.
Meaning: something produced by mixing (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| mezcla | /ˈmeθkla/ /ˈmeskla/ |
feminine |
| mixtura | /miɡsˈtuɾa/ | feminine |
A mixture refers to something produced by mixing. In daily conversation, you will typically use mezcla to describe a combination of things, such as a mixture of gases or a mixture of grains.
Which one should you use?
mezcla is the standard, everyday word for a mixture of substances or ingredients. In contrast, mixtura is a more specialized or technical term, often used in specific scientific, historical or artistic contexts rather than in daily conversation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun mezcla is derived from the verb mezclar, which means 'to mix'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmeθkla/
Did you know?
- Spanish has a specific term mestizo for a person of mixed ethnic heritage, which shares the same linguistic root as the idea of a mixture.
- The word mezcla is used in Spanish construction to refer specifically to the mortar or cement mixture used to bind bricks together.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, mezcla can be used colloquially to describe a confusing or chaotic situation, similar to the English 'mishmash'.
Examples in context
- El aire es una mezcla de varios gases.Air is a mixture of several gases.This sentence shows how to use mezcla when describing the composition of air.Tatoeba #2083764 by Shishir, translation #18232 by Zifre
- Este pan lleva una mezcla de cereales.This bread is made of a mixture of grains.This sentence demonstrates the use of mezcla regarding food ingredients.Tatoeba #6819242 by arh, translation #7037812 by Goatstein
- Añade 100 gramos de azúcar a la mezcla.Add 100 grams of sugar to the mixture.This sentence illustrates how to refer to a physical mixture when adding a substance to it.Tatoeba #5750195 by albrusgher, translation #2764465 by verdulo
- La receta requiere una combinación de hierbas y especias.The recipe calls for a mixture of herbs and spices.
- El químico realizó una mezcla precisa de los ingredientes.The chemist made a precise mixture of the ingredients.
- 20 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are in the kitchen preparing a sauce.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿qué lleva esta mezcla?Daniel, what is in this mixture?
- DanielEs una mezcla de aceite y limón.It is a mixture of oil and lemon.
- Lucía¡Qué buena idea tienes!What a great idea you have!
- DanielGracias, Lucía, espero que te guste.Thanks, Lucía, I hope you like it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mixture” translations and entries mezcla, mixtura, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
