Mezclaba (en. Mixed)

/mesˈklaba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cause two or more things to unite, forming a single body.
She mixed colors to create a new shade.
Ella mezclaba colores para crear una nueva tonalidad.
To combine ingredients in cooking.
He mixed the ingredients to make the dough.
Él mezclaba los ingredientes para hacer la masa.
To alter or manipulate something in such a way that it loses its purity.
The artist mixed diverse styles in his work.
El artista mezclaba estilos diversos en su obra.

Etymology

From the verb 'mix', which comes from the Latin 'misculare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mixed cards
It refers to changing the order of a set of cards.
mezclaba cartas
mixed cultures
Indicating the fusion of different traditions and customs.
mezclaba culturas
mixed flavors
Combination of different flavors in gastronomy.
mezclaba sabores

Related Words

mixture
The action or effect of mixing.
mezcla

Slang Meanings

Mixing different styles of music.
At the party, the DJ mixed various rhythms.
En la fiesta, el DJ mezclaba ritmos variados.
Bringing together different people at a social event.
The organizer mixed the guests so they could meet each other.
La organizadora mezclaba a los invitados para que se conocieran.