Batido (en. Beaten)

/baˈtiðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Liquid mixture of food ingredients, usually fruit and milk.
I like to make a banana and strawberry smoothie.
Me gusta preparar un batido de plátano y fresas.
The action of beating something, as in a cooking recipe.
The egg white smoothie is essential for making meringue.
El batido de claras de huevo es esencial para hacer merengue.

Etymology

From the verb 'batir', which comes from the Latin 'battĕre' meaning to strike or move repeatedly.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fruit smoothie
Beverage made with fresh fruits and other ingredients.
batido de frutas
energy smoothie
Mixture of ingredients that provide energy.
batido energético

Related Words

beat
Move a liquid quickly to mix or aerate it.
batir
blend
Transform food into liquid using a blender.
licuar

Slang Meanings

Quick and nutritious drink.
I made a smoothie for breakfast that left me full of energy.
Me hice un batido para desayunar que me dejó lleno de energía.
Fruit soda.
In the summer, I always order a mango smoothie.
En el verano siempre pido un batido de mango.