Mezclar la ensalada
/meθklaɾ la ensalada/from spelling rules
The English phrase "tossing salad" is translated into Spanish as Mezclar la ensalada.
This phrase refers to the physical act of mixing the various ingredients of a salad together.
How do you pronounce it?
The IPA transcription is /meθklaɾ la ensalada/.
Did you know?
- The word ensalada is derived from the Latin word sal, which means 'salt'. This refers to the ancient practice of using salt to dress raw vegetables.
- While mezclar la ensalada is the literal translation, a native speaker might use the verb aliñar to describe the specific act of seasoning and mixing a salad with oil and vinegar.
- In Spanish, mezclar is used for everything from mixing ingredients and colors to blending different cultures or social classes.
Examples in context
- Después de agregar todos los ingredientes, debes mezclar la ensalada para darle sabor.After adding all the ingredients, you should toss the salad to give it some flavor.
- No olvides mover bien la ensalada para que se mezclen todos los sabores.Don't forget to toss the salad well so that all the flavors blend together.
- Debes mezclar la ensalada con cuidado.You should toss the salad carefully.
- Voy a mezclar la ensalada ahora.I am going to toss the salad now.
- ¿Puedes mezclar la ensalada con el aliño?Can you toss the salad with the dressing?
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are preparing a meal in the kitchen.
- JavierLucía, ¿puedes mezclar la ensalada?Lucía, can you toss the salad?
- LucíaSí, Javier, lo haré ahora mismo.Yes, Javier, I will do it right now.
- JavierGracias, se ve muy fresca.Thanks, it looks very fresh.
- LucíaDe nada, ya está lista.You're welcome, it's ready now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ensalada, la, mezclar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
