mezclar

Senses

1. 1.

   to mix

   to combine or blend two or more substances or elements together

2. 2.

   to mingle

   to interact or socialize with others

3. 3.

   to mix up

   to confuse or muddle; to put things in disorder

Examples

• "Mezcla el azúcar con la harina para hacer la masa."

  Mix the sugar with the flour to make the dough.

• "No debes mezclar los colores rojo y azul en esa proporción."

  You shouldn't mix red and blue colors in that proportion.

• "Le encanta mezclar con gente de diferentes culturas en las fiestas."

  He loves to mingle with people from different cultures at parties.

Usage

Mezclar is a regular -ar verb. Common collocations include "mezclar con" (to mix with), "mezclar bien" (to mix well), and reflexively "mezclarse" (to get mixed up, to blend, or to socialize). Avoid confusing it with "confundir" (to confuse).