mixto
“mixto” means “mixed” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
mixed, co-ed
Also: combined
📝 In Action
Mis hijos van a un colegio mixto.
A1My children go to a co-ed school (a school with both boys and girls).
La ensalada mixta lleva lechuga, tomate y cebolla.
A2The mixed salad has lettuce, tomato, and onion.
El equipo es mixto; hay hombres y mujeres.
A2The team is mixed; there are men and women.
ham and cheese toastie
Also: grilled ham and cheese
📝 In Action
Para desayunar, quiero un mixto y un café con leche.
A2For breakfast, I want a ham and cheese toastie and a latte.
¿Me pones un mixto, por favor?
A1Can I have a grilled ham and cheese, please?
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: mixto
Question 1 of 3
How would you describe a school that has both boys and girls?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'mixtus', which is the past form of 'miscēre', meaning 'to mix'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'mixto' and 'mezclado'?
While both mean 'mixed', 'mixto' is used for structured categories (like a co-ed school or a specific sandwich), while 'mezclado' refers more to the physical act of things being tossed together (like mixed colors or stirred ingredients).
Is 'mixto' used for 'mixed feelings'?
No, in Spanish we say 'sentimientos encontrados' (conflicting feelings) rather than 'mixtos'.
Is a 'mixto' always hot?
Yes, when referring to the sandwich in Spain, a 'mixto' specifically implies it has been grilled or toasted with butter.