mezclas
/meθklas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you mix" is translated into Spanish as mezclas.
Which one should you use?
The form mezclas is the second-person singular present indicative form used with the informal pronoun tú. If you want to give an informal command to "mix", the form changes from mezclas to mezcla. In a formal context using usted, you must use mezcla instead of mezclas.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form Vos mezclás is an informal style primarily used in parts of Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.
How do you pronounce it?
/meθklas/
Did you know?
- The verb mezclar is used in Spanish to describe the act of shuffling a deck of cards, whereas English distinguishes between 'mixing' and 'shuffling'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you use the word mezclar to describe people, it can imply that you are 'mixing' different social classes or ethnicities, often with a political or social undertone.
- The word mezclador derived from mezclar refers to both a kitchen mixer and an audio mixing console used by DJs and sound engineers.
Examples in context
- ¿Has visto lo que pasa cuando mezclas vinagre y bicarbonato?Have you ever seen what happens if you mix vinegar and baking soda?This sentence is useful for showing the result of mixing mezclas vinegar and baking soda.Tatoeba #10711486 by DJ_Saidez, translation #10682426 by CK
- Tú mezclas los ingredientesYou mix the ingredients
- Usted mezcla los colores con habilidadYou mix the colors skillfully
- Tú mezclas la salsa para la pasta.You mix the sauce for the pasta.
- Usted mezcla las palabras con delicadeza.You mix the words delicately.
- ¿ Vos mezclás el azúcar en el café?Do you mix the sugar in the coffee?
- Si mezclas los colores, obtienes uno nuevo.If you mix the colors, you get a new one.
- Tú mezclas el azúcar con la leche.You mix the sugar with the milk.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are cooking together in the kitchen.
- AlejandroLucía, ¿cuándo mezclas la harina con el agua?Lucía, when do you mix the flour with the water?
- LucíaLo hago después de añadir la sal.I do it after adding the salt.
- AlejandroVale, yo espero a que termines.Okay, I will wait until you finish.
- LucíaGracias, Alejandro.Thank you, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
