batidor
/batiˈdoɾ/masculine
The Spanish word for whisk is batidor. Wiktionary also lists batidora.
Meaning: kitchen utensil (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| batidor | /batiˈdoɾ/ | masculine |
| batidora | /batiˈdoɾa/ | feminine |
A whisk is a kitchen utensil. You can use the related verb batir to describe the action of whipping ingredients like eggs or cream.
Which one should you use?
The feminine form batidora is often used to refer to an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer. To be specific about an electric device, use the term batidora eléctrica.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
batidora is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/batiˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- The verb batir can also mean to flutter or flap, such as when a bird moves its wings.
- In old Spanish usage, batir was used to describe the process of refining gold by beating it into thin sheets.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a batidora is not just a mixer but can specifically refer to a blender used for smoothies and soups.
Examples in context
- Bate los huevos con un batidor.Beat the eggs with a whisk.This sentence shows how to use batidor to indicate which tool is used for beating eggs.Tatoeba #4139510 by mervert1, translation #823600 by papabear
- Necesito un batidor para hacer merengue.I need a whisk to make meringue.
- Me encanta cocinar con mi batidora de mano.I love cooking with my hand whisk.
- Necesito un batidor para la crema.I need a whisk for the cream.
- El batidor está en el cajón.The whisk is in the drawer.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are in the kitchen preparing a dessert.
- Mateo¿Dónde está el batidor, María?Where is the whisk, María?
- MaríaEstá sobre la mesa.It is on the table.
- MateoGracias, voy a batir la mezcla.Thanks, I am going to whisk the mixture.
- MaríaTen cuidado de no ensuciar todo.Be careful not to make a mess.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “whisk” translations and entries batidor, batidora, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
