Spanish word

licuadora

Pronunciation

IPA/likwaˈðoɾa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounblender

Example

Compré una licuadora nueva para hacer batidos.

I bought a new blender so I can make smoothies.

Illustration for licuadora (blender)

More examples

Antes de limpiar, apaga la licuadora.

Before cleaning, turn off the blender.

Core concept

Countertop machine with spinning blades that turns fruit and vegetables into smoothies and purées.

Common phrases

  • encender la licuadora

    turn on the blender

  • apagar la licuadora

    turn off the blender

  • hacer batidos con la licuadora

    make smoothies with the blender

Similar words

batidora: Electric mixer using rotating beaters or blades to mix, whip, and smooth ingredients and batters.
batidora de vaso: Jar-style blender with a glass or plastic pitcher mounted on a base for counter blending.
batidora de mano: Corded hand-held blender for blending soups, sauces, and purées directly in the pot.
procesador de alimentos: Countertop appliance with multiple attachments for slicing, shredding, chopping, and kneading.

Definition in Spanish

Máquina de cocina para preparar batidos y purés al triturar frutas, verduras y líquidos con cuchillas giratorias.

Word origin

From Spanish licuar 'to liquefy' (from Latin liquāre) plus the agentive suffix -adora, literally 'instrument that liquefies'.

Usage tips

  • Licuadora names the appliance, while licuado is the drink made in it, and batidora can sometimes mean a mixer for batter or a hand mixer depending on region.

Related words

  • licuarblendverb
  • licuadoblended drinknoun

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