mixture

S2 W2

BrE /ˈmɪkstʃə/ AmE /ˈmɪkstʃər/

noun en → es

1 COMBINATION [singular] A2

a combination of different things, especially when mixed together

mezcla, combinación

  • a mixture of something and something

Collocations mixture of flour and water · chemical mixture

  • The cake is a mixture of flour, sugar, and eggs.

    El pastel es una mezcla de harina, azúcar y huevos.

2 RESULT [singular] B1

the result when different things are mixed together

mezcla, combinación

  • a mixture of something and something

Collocations mixture of ideas · mixture of cultures

  • The city is a mixture of old and new buildings.

    La ciudad es una mezcla de edificios antiguos y modernos.

3 RECIPE [singular] B1

a recipe or set of instructions for making a mixture

receta, preparación

  • mixture for something

Collocations mixture for bread · mixture for paint

  • Follow the mixture for making a cake.

    Siga la receta para hacer un pastel.

4 MIX [transitive] B1

to mix different things together to make a mixture

mezclar, combinar

  • mix something with something

Collocations mix flour and water · mix paint colors

  • Mix the ingredients together.

    Mezcle los ingredientes juntos.

5 SOLUTION [singular] B2

a solution or mixture of substances used for a particular purpose

solución, mezcla

  • mixture for something

Collocations mixture for cleaning · mixture for cooking

  • Use this mixture for washing dishes.

    Utilice esta mezcla para lavar los platos.

6 MIXTURE [singular] B2

a particular type or kind of mixture

mezcla, combinación

  • mixture of something

Collocations mixture of people · mixture of ideas

  • The class is a mixture of boys and girls.

    La clase es una mezcla de niños y niñas.

7 MIXTURE [singular] C1

a particular type or kind of mixture, especially one that is not pure

mezcla, combinación

  • mixture of something

Collocations mixture of materials · mixture of opinions

  • The soil is a mixture of clay and sand.

    El suelo es una mezcla de arcilla y arena.

8 MIXTURE [singular] C1

a particular type or kind of mixture, especially one that is not pure

mezcla, combinación

  • mixture of something

Collocations mixture of materials · mixture of opinions

  • The team is a mixture of experienced and new players.

    El equipo es una mezcla de jugadores experimentados y nuevos.