Mezcla (en. Mix)

/ˈmes.kla/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Composition obtained by combining different elements.
The mix of colors in painting creates new shades.
La mezcla de colores en la pintura crea nuevas tonalidades.
Heterogeneous set of people or things.
The party was a mix of cultures and traditions.
La fiesta fue una mezcla de culturas y tradiciones.
Combination of ingredients in cooking.
The recipe requires a mix of exotic spices.
La receta requiere una mezcla de especias exóticas.

Etymology

From Latin 'miscula', derived from 'miscere', which means to mix.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mix of cultures
Interaction and influence between different cultures.
mezcla de culturas
mix of genres
Combination of different literary or musical genres.
mezcla de géneros
make a mix
Prepare a combination of elements or ingredients.
hacer una mezcla

Related Words

fuse
Unite different elements into one.
fusionar
composition
The way something is combined or structured.
composición
combination
Join two or more things to form a whole.
combinación

Slang Meanings

Diverse group of people in a social context.
The party was a mix of friends from different circles.
La fiesta fue una mezcla de amigos de diferentes círculos.
An interesting mix of musical styles.
That band has a unique mix of rock and jazz.
Esa banda tiene una mezcla única de rock y jazz.