mezclar
“mezclar” means “to mix” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to mix, to blend
Also: to stir
📝 In Action
Tienes que mezclar los huevos con el azúcar.
A1You have to mix the eggs with the sugar.
Si mezclas azul y amarillo, obtienes verde.
A1If you mix blue and yellow, you get green.
No mezcles la ropa blanca con la de color.
A2Don't mix the white clothes with the colored ones.
to involve, to confuse
Also: to embroil
📝 In Action
No me gusta mezclar los negocios con la amistad.
B1I don't like to mix business with friendship.
A veces mezclo los nombres de mis primos.
B1Sometimes I mix up my cousins' names.
Se mezcló en un problema que no era suyo.
B2He got mixed up in a problem that wasn't his.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "mezclar" in Spanish:
to blend→to confuse→to embroil→to involve→to mix→to stir→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: mezclar
Question 1 of 3
How do you say 'I mixed' in the past (yesterday)?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'misculare', which means to combine or mix together. It is related to the English word 'miscellaneous'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'mezclar' a regular verb?
Mostly! It follows regular -ar patterns, but the 'z' changes to a 'c' before an 'e' (like in 'mezclé') to keep the sound correct.
Can I use 'mezclar' for people?
Yes! If you say 'mezclarse', it means to socialize or mingle with a crowd.
What is the difference between 'mezclar' and 'combinar'?
'Mezclar' usually implies a physical blend (like a smoothie), while 'combinar' is often used for things that look good together (like matching clothes).