mix
gb/mˈɪks/ us/mˈɪks/
A1
Inglés
~ 2200
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Verbo
A1
action
1
Combine substances or elements
To put two or more things together so they become one thing.
Patrón de uso:
to mix [something] with [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mix' with 'stir'. 'Mix' focuses on combining things into one, while 'stir' is about moving something around, which may or may not combine it.
Sinónimos
blend (Often suggests a smoother or more thorough combination, especially of flavors or colors.)
Antónimos
separate (Means to keep or put things apart instead of combining them.)
Colocaciones
mix ingredients
|mix paint
|mix drinks
|mix thoroughly
|mix together
Temas
daily life
|cooking
|art
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Mix the flour with the eggs until smooth.
- She mixed red and blue paint to make purple.
- The DJ mixed different tracks during the party.
- Mix the chopped vegetables together in a large bowl.
- He mixed water with the juice concentrate.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Mix milk and sugar in the cup.
- Please mix the rice with the beans.
- Mix red and yellow to make orange.
- Mix the butter and sugar in a bowl.
Sustantivo
A2
entity
2
Combination of different things
A group made from different things or people together.
Sinónimos
combination (A more general term for things joined together; can be used in more formal contexts.)
Antónimos
uniformity (Refers to being all the same without variation.)
Colocaciones
a good mix
|strange mix
|diverse mix
|mix of cultures
|mix of emotions
Temas
daily life
|society
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The party had a nice mix of friends and colleagues.
- The city is known for its mix of modern and historic buildings.
- Her emotions were a mix of joy and sadness.
- The festival attracts a diverse mix of people.
- Our team is a mix of experienced and new players.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The class has a mix of boys and girls.
- This soup is a mix of many vegetables.
- The music is a mix of pop and rock.
- My feelings are a mix of happy and sad.
Verbo
B1
action
3
Socialize informally with others
To talk and be friendly with people in a social place.
Patrón de uso:
to mix with [people/group]
Error frecuente:
Some learners confuse this sense with combining physical things. Here it means meeting and talking to people, not physically blending them.
Sinónimos
socialize (More formal or neutral term for spending time with people socially.)
Antónimos
isolate (To stay alone and avoid social contact.)
Colocaciones
mix well
|mix easily with others
|mix socially
|mix freely
Temas
social life
|relationships
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- She enjoys mixing with people from different backgrounds.
- At the reception, guests mixed freely before dinner.
- He doesn't mix well at parties.
- They mixed with other students during the trip.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I like to mix with my classmates.
- He does not mix well at big parties.
- She mixes easily with new people.
- We mixed with other teams at the event.
Sustantivo
technical
B2
entity
4
Combined audio tracks in recording
The finished sound of music made from many recorded parts together.
Sinónimos
track (Can mean an individual song or audio file; not necessarily combined from multiple sources.)
Colocaciones
final mix
|rough mix
|studio mix
|remix
Temas
music
|technology
|arts_entertainment
Ejemplos
- The engineer worked all night on the final mix.
- This is just a rough mix; the final version will sound better.
- I prefer the original mix to the remix version.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The band finished the final mix yesterday.
- This is a rough mix of the song.
- I like the new mix better than the old one.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
mix
AFI
GB/mˈɪks/
US/mˈɪks/
Sílabas y acento
mix (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (mix)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: mix
- Plural: mix, mixes
Verb
- Base: mix
- 3rd Person Singular: mixes
- Present Participle: mixing
- Past: mixed
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
a mixed bag
1/ə mˈɪkst bˈæɡ/
idiom
informal
Collection with good and bad parts
Something that has both good and bad parts.
Ejemplos
- The reviews for the movie were a mixed bag.
- Our holiday was a mixed bag—great weather but terrible food.
a mixed bag
1/ə mˈɪkst bˈæɡ/
idiom
informal
a variety of good and bad
Something with both good and bad parts.
Ejemplos
- The new update is a mixed bag: some features are great, but others are buggy.
- Their customer service has been a mixed bag lately.
- The reviews were a mixed bag, ranging from praise to complaints.
in the mix
1/ˈɪn ðə mˈɪks/
fixed phrase
informal
Included as part of something
To be part of an activity, group, or situation.
Ejemplos
- He's still in the mix for the starting position on the team.
- Several candidates are in the mix for the job.
mix and match
1/mˈɪks ˈænd mˈæt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Combine items freely for preference/style
To choose different things and put them together as you like.
Ejemplos
- You can mix and match these shirts and pants for different looks.
- The buffet allows you to mix and match dishes from around the world.
mix up
1/mˈɪks ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Confuse two or more things/people
To think one person or thing is another by mistake.
Ejemplos
- I always mix up their names because they look alike.
- She mixed up the sugar and salt while baking.