How to Say "batter" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “batter” is “masa” — use 'masa' when referring to a thick mixture of flour and liquid used for making bread, pancakes, cakes, or other baked goods.
masa
MAH-sahˈma.sa
Examples
Necesito amasar la masa del pan por diez minutos.
I need to knead the bread dough for ten minutes.
Esta masa de galletas lleva mucha mantequilla.
This cookie dough has a lot of butter in it.
La masa para los panqueques debe ser líquida.
The batter for the pancakes should be liquid.
Always Feminine
Remember that 'masa' is always feminine, so you must use 'la masa' or 'una masa', even though it refers to a substance, not a specific female person or thing.
batido
bah-TEE-dohbaˈtiðo
Examples
Quiero un batido de chocolate con nata.
I want a chocolate milkshake with whipped cream.
Ella desayuna un batido de frutas todos los días.
She has a fruit smoothie for breakfast every day.
Para hacer este bizcocho, necesitas preparar un batido ligero.
To make this sponge cake, you need to prepare a light batter.
Using 'de' for Flavors
To say what flavor a shake is, always use 'batido de' followed by the ingredient. For example: 'batido de vainilla' (vanilla shake).
Batido vs. Licuado
Mistake: “Using 'batido' everywhere in Latin America.”
Correction: In many Latin American countries, 'licuado' is the more common word for a fruit smoothie, while 'batido' might refer specifically to something thicker with ice cream.
Masa vs. Batido
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