How to Say "smoothie" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “smoothie” is “batido” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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.
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