batido
/baˈtido/
The English phrase "smoothie drink" is translated into Spanish as batido.
batido is used to refer to a smoothie, but it is also the standard term for a milkshake made with milk.
Which one should you use?
While batido can refer to a fruit smoothie, it is also the standard word for a milkshake made with milk.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of batido is batidos.
How do you pronounce it?
/baˈtido/
Did you know?
- The term batido is also used in culinary contexts for 'beaten' eggs, such as huevos batidos for scrambled or beaten eggs.
- The word batido comes from the verb batir, which means to beat, whisk or whip, describing the action of blending the ingredients.
- In Spain, if you order a batido, you are most likely to receive a milk-based drink, whereas in the Caribbean, it is more likely to be fruit-based.
Examples in context
- ¿Me puede preparar un batido de fresa?Could you please make me a strawberry smoothie?
- Quisiera un licuado de frutas tropicales.I would like a tropical fruit blend smoothie.
- ¿Tienen algún batido de frutas en el menú?Do you have any fruit smoothies on the menu?
- Prefiero un batido de piña y mango.I prefer a pineapple and mango smoothie.
- Me encanta el batido de frutas rojas.I love red fruit smoothies.
- un batido de fresaA strawberry smoothie
- Este batido de fresa está muy rico.This strawberry smoothie is very tasty.
- Quiero un batido de chocolate, por favor.I want a chocolate smoothie, please.
- El batido de mango es muy refrescante.The mango smoothie is very refreshing.
Example conversation
At a juice bar during a hot afternoon.
- MateoHola, ¿qué batido me recomiendas?Hello, what smoothie do you recommend to me?
- LucíaEl batido de coco es el mejor.The coconut smoothie is the best.
- MateoPerfecto, me llevo ese batido.Perfect, I'll take that smoothie.
- LucíaMuy bien, te lo preparo ahora.Very well, I will prepare it for you now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry batido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
