batido de fresa
/batido de fɾesa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "strawberry milkshake" is translated into Spanish as batido de fresa.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of batido (shake/milkshake), de (of) and fresa (strawberry).
Which one should you use?
You may encounter batido de fresas with the plural fresas. This is a common and grammatically correct variation. In many parts of Latin America, particularly Mexico, the term malteada is often used instead of batido to refer to a milkshake.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Malteada de fresa is a regional preference used in many parts of Latin America, especially in Mexico.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, you pluralize the noun batido to batidos while keeping the descriptor fresa in its singular form, resulting in batidos de fresa.
How do you pronounce it?
/batido de fɾesa/
Did you know?
- In some contexts, the word fresa can be used as slang to describe a person who is posh, snobbish or comes from a wealthy background.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, if you ask for a 'strawberry' without context, you are using a word that is also the name for a 'drill bit' or a 'milling tool' in technical settings.
- While batido de fresa is standard, some regions may use the word licuado if the drink is made in a blender with fresh fruit instead of ice cream.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría un batido de fresa, por favor.I would like a strawberry milkshake, please.
- ¿Me traes un batido de fresa, por favor?Can you bring me a strawberry milkshake, please?
- El batido de fresa está muy rico.The strawberry milkshake is very delicious.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are at a cafe.
- Daniel¿Qué vas a pedir, María?What are you going to order, María?
- MaríaYo quiero un batido de fresa.I want a strawberry milkshake.
- Daniel¡Qué buena elección!What a good choice!
- MaríaA ti también te gusta mucho.You like it a lot too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
