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Word: batido

Language: Spanish

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Meaning

The word "batido" is mainly a noun and an adjective, and it derives from the verb "batir" which means "to beat" or "to whisk."

1. As a noun:

   • Batido refers to a milkshake or smoothie — a cold beverage made by blending milk, fruit, and sometimes ice cream or other flavorings. Example: Me voy a tomar un batido de fresa ("I’m going to have a strawberry milkshake").

2. As an adjective:

   • Batido means "beaten" or "whipped," typically used to describe eggs, cream, or anything that has been physically beaten or mixed energetically. Example: Claras de huevo batidas ("Beaten egg whites").

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Parts of the Word

• Root: bat- from "batir" (to beat)
• Suffix: -ido — past participle ending for -ir/-er verbs in Spanish, indicating completed action

So, "batido" literally translates to "beaten" or "whipped."

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Synonyms

• For batido (milkshake):

  • licuado (another common term for smoothie)

• For batido (beaten/whipped):

  • mezclado (mixed)
  • azotado (whipped, in some contexts)

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Antonyms

• For batido (milkshake/ smoothie): There isn't a direct antonym, but contrasting drinks might be "agua" (water) or "jugo natural" (natural juice).

• For batido (beaten/whipped):

  • crudo (raw, unprocessed)
  • sin batir (unbeaten)

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Summary

"Batido" can describe:

• A creamy, blended drink usually involving milk and flavoring (milkshake/smoothie).
• The action/result of something having been beaten or whipped, as an adjective or past participle.

It’s a versatile word connected to the verb batir (to beat).