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"Mix" is a noun which is often translated as "la mezcla", and "add" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "sumar". Learn more about the difference between "mix" and "add" below.
mix(
mihks
)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. la mezcla
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
My dog is a mix of Chihuahua and Pomeranian.Mi perro es una mezcla de chihuahua y pomerania.
b. la combinación
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
Our wedding decor is a mix of rustic and chic.La decoración de nuestra boda es una combinación de rústico y chic.
a. la mezcla
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
Leave the mix to rest for about ten minutes.Deja que la mezcla repose unos diez minutos.
a. la mezcla
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
What makes a DJ mix memorable?¿Qué hace que la mezcla de un DJ sea inolvidable?
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. mezclar
Mix the eggs with the butter and sugar until smooth.Mezcla los huevos con la mantequilla y el azúcar hasta que esté homogéneo.
b. preparar (cocktail)
He mixed the cocktails himself at his party.En su fiesta, preparó él mismo los cócteles.
a. mezclar
This DJ mixes wildly different kinds of music.Este DJ mezcla tipos de música totalmente distintos.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. combinar
Primary colors and bright secondary colors don't really mix.Los colores primarios y los colores secundarios brillantes no combinan bien.
a. alternar
This activity will help you to mix with different people.Esta actividad te ayudará a alternar con gente de distintos tipos.
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add(
ahd
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. sumar
Can you add these two numbers?¿Puedes sumar estos dos números?
a. añadir
He added a codicil to his will.Añadió un codicilo a su testamento.
b. agregar
Fry the onion for five minutes, then add the spices.Fría la cebolla durante cinco minutos, luego agregue las especias.
a. añadir
He added that salaries will be reviewed soon.Añadió que los salarios se van a revisar pronto.
b. agregar
"Don't tell Alan," she added."No le digas a Alan", agregó.
a. dar
Her articles add a light-hearted touch to the magazine.Sus artículos le dan un toque de humor a la revista.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. sumar
Does he know how to add yet?¿Ya sabe sumar?
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