A close-up view of a clear glass bowl where blue, yellow, and red liquids are being mixed together, creating a colorful, swirling mixture.

mezcla

MEH-sklah

nounfA2

mixture?general term, physical or abstract,blend?coffee, music, colors, cultures

Also:mix?informal,combination?elements or ingredients

📝 In Action

La mezcla de especias para el pastel huele delicioso.

The mixture of spices for the cake smells delicious.

Londres es una mezcla increíble de culturas y lenguas.

London is an incredible blend of cultures and languages.

Asegúrate de que la mezcla de cemento sea homogénea.

Make sure the cement mix is smooth (homogeneous).

Word Connections

Synonyms

combinación (combination)
amalgama (amalgam/fusion)

Common Collocations

hacer una mezcla – to make a mixture
mezcla homogénea – smooth/uniform mixture
mezcla de razas – racial mix

💡 Grammar Points

Gender is Key

Since 'mezcla' is a feminine noun, always use 'la' or 'una' before it, and make sure any adjectives describing it are feminine (e.g., 'una mezcla perfecta').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Noun and Verb

Mistake: "Hacer la mezclar."

Correction: Hacer la mezcla. ('Mezclar' is the action (verb); 'mezcla' is the resulting thing (noun).)

⭐ Usage Tips

From Action to Thing

Think of 'mezcla' as the 'result' of the action 'mezclar' (to mix). This helps keep the noun and verb straight.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: mezcla

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses the noun 'mezcla'?

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Word Family

mezclar(to mix) - verb

mezclador/a(mixer (person or device)) - noun

mezclado(mixed) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'mezcla' y 'combinación'?

Both are very similar! 'Mezcla' (mixture/blend) usually implies that the original ingredients are hard to separate once they are together (like paint colors or cement). 'Combinación' (combination) often suggests that the items are put together but still recognizable or separable (like a combination of clothes or numbers).