mezclado
“mezclado” means “mixed” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
mixed
Also: blended, shuffled
📝 In Action
El arroz está mezclado con verduras.
A1The rice is mixed with vegetables.
Tengo un mazo de cartas mezclado en la mesa.
A2I have a shuffled deck of cards on the table.
Los colores están bien mezclados en la pintura.
B1The colors are well blended in the painting.
mixed
Also: conflicting, intertwined
📝 In Action
Siento un sentimiento mezclado de alegría y tristeza.
B1I feel a mixed feeling of joy and sadness.
Las opiniones sobre la nueva ley están mezcladas.
B2Opinions about the new law are mixed.
Él tiene un origen familiar mezclado.
B2He has a mixed family background.
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How would you say 'The (female) paints are mixed'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'misculare', which means to throw together or mingle. It's the ancestor of the English word 'mix'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'mezclado' for people?
Yes, but usually to describe their background or heritage (e.g., 'de origen mezclado'). To describe someone's personality as 'mixed,' it’s better to be specific about what traits they have.
What is the difference between 'mezclado' and 'revuelto'?
'Mezclado' usually implies things are combined to create something new or unified (like a drink). 'Revuelto' often implies things are messy, scrambled, or just moved around (like scrambled eggs or a messy room).
Is 'mezclado' a verb or an adjective?
In this dictionary entry, it's an adjective describing a state. However, it is also the 'past participle' form of the verb 'mezclar,' used in sentences like 'He mezclado los ingredientes' (I have mixed the ingredients).