batido de proteínas
/batido de pɾoteinas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "protein shake" is translated into Spanish as batido de proteínas.
Meaning: beverage (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of batido (shake/milkshake), de (of) and proteínas (proteins).
Which one should you use?
While batido de proteínas is the standard term, you might also see batido de proteína used in many Spanish-speaking regions. In informal settings, licuado de proteínas is common.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Spanish-speaking regions, it is common to use the singular batido de proteína instead of the plural batido de proteínas.
How does it change in a sentence?
In many Spanish-speaking regions, it is common to use the singular proteína (protein) instead of the plural proteínas (proteins) in this phrase.
How do you pronounce it?
/batido de pɾoteinas/
Did you know?
- The word batido can also describe a specific type of concrete in construction, referred to as hormigón batido. This refers to concrete that has been beaten or vibrated to remove air bubbles.
- While batido refers to the drink, the word comes from the verb batir, which means 'to beat' or 'to whip'. This is the same verb used in Spanish recipes to describe beating eggs for an omelet.
- If you are in Mexico, you might encounter the term malteada to describe a shake. However, this usually refers to a sweet milkshake rather than a functional fitness supplement.
Examples in context
- ¿Me podría traer un batido de proteínas?Could you bring me a protein shake?
- Quisiera pedir una bebida proteica, por favor.I would like to order a protein drink, please.
- ¿Has probado un licuado de proteínas?Have you tried a protein shake?
- Oye, ¿te gustan los batidos de prote?Hey, do you like protein shakes?
- El batido de proteínas es una excelente fuente de nutrientes.The protein shake is an excellent source of nutrients.
- Me gusta este batido de proteínas.I like this protein shake.
- ¿Quieres un batido de proteínas después de entrenar?Do you want a protein shake after training?
- El batido de proteínas está muy frío.The protein shake is very cold.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are at the gym after a workout.
- JavierSofía, ¿quieres mi batido de proteínas?Sofía, do you want my protein shake?
- SofíaNo, gracias, Javier, estoy llena.No, thanks, Javier, I am full.
- JavierEstá bien, me lo beberé yo.Okay, I will drink it myself.
- SofíaDisfrútalo, se ve muy rico.Enjoy it, it looks very tasty.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
