Spanish word

batido

Pronunciation

IPA/baˈtiðo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmilkshake

Example

Quiero un batido de fresa.

I want a strawberry milkshake.

Illustration for batido (milkshake)

More examples

¿Quieres probar mi batido de plátano?

Do you want to try my banana milkshake?

Core concept

Cold milk-based drink beaten or blended with fruit or ice cream.

Common phrases

  • batido de fresa

    strawberry milkshake

  • batido de chocolate

    chocolate milkshake

  • tomar un batido

    drink a milkshake

Similar words

licuado: Light milk-and-fruit drink pureed into a smooth, easy-to-drink texture.
malteada: Sweet thick shake of milk and ice cream, rich and dessert-like.
smoothie: Thick drink of pureed fruit or vegetables, often non-dairy and fibrous.

Definition in Spanish

Bebida fría y espesa obtenida al batir leche con fruta, helado u otros saborizantes hasta lograr una mezcla homogénea.

Word origin

The word derives from the past participle of batir 'to beat', ultimately from Vulgar Latin battuere, and literally means 'beaten', naming a milk-based blended drink.

Usage tips

  • In many Spanish-speaking regions batido implies a dairy or ice-cream base, while fruit-only blends are often called licuado or labeled 'smoothie', so expect menu names to vary.

Other meanings

  • smoothienoun
  • shakenoun

Related words

  • batidorwhisknoun
  • batidorablendernoun

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