combinado
“combinado” means “combined” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
combined
Also: joint, mixed
📝 In Action
El éxito fue el resultado de un esfuerzo combinado.
A2Success was the result of a combined effort.
Las fuerzas combinadas de los dos países ganaron.
B1The combined forces of the two countries won.
El helado es de sabor combinado de vainilla y fresa.
A1The ice cream is a mixed flavor of vanilla and strawberry.
mixed drink
Also: combination plate
📝 In Action
¿Quieres una cerveza o un combinado?
B1Do you want a beer or a mixed drink?
Pedí un plato combinado de filete, huevos y patatas.
A2I ordered a combination plate of steak, eggs, and fries.
En esta fiesta solo sirven combinados.
B1They only serve mixed drinks at this party.
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Words that translate to "combinado" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: combinado
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If you are in a Spanish bar and want a single plate with meat, fries, and salad, what do you ask for?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'combinatus', which means 'joined two by two'. It comes from 'com-' (together) and 'bini' (two by two).
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'combinado' a verb or an adjective?
It can be both! It is the past participle of 'combinar' (like 'have combined'), but it is very commonly used on its own as an adjective (a combined effort) or a noun (a mixed drink).
What is the difference between a 'cóctel' and a 'combinado'?
A 'combinado' is usually just two ingredients (like rum and coke), while a 'cóctel' is usually more elaborate with juices, syrups, or multiple types of alcohol.
Does 'combinado' always change for gender?
When it's an adjective describing something, yes (o, a, os, as). However, if you use it with the verb 'haber' to say 'we have combined' (hemos combinado), it always ends in -o.