Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Blender in Spanish: Licuadora
Licuadora · noun (feminine) · lee-kwah-DOH-rah
Blender in Spanish is licuadora in Latin America or batidora in Spain, the kitchen appliance used to blend foods and liquids.
Licuadora is lee-kwah-DOH-rah, with the stress on the third syllable.
Pon las frutas en la licuadora para hacer un batido.
Put the fruits in the blender to make a smoothie.
Blender in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for blender, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| licuadora | blender | lee-kwah-DOH-rah | Default, widely understood |
| batidora | blender | Spain (also means mixer) |
How Native Speakers Use Licuadora
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Making a smoothie
Mezcla el plátano y la leche en la licuadora.
Mix the banana and milk in the blender.
Common kitchen task.
Buying appliances
Necesito comprar una licuadora nueva, la mía se rompió.
I need to buy a new blender, mine broke.
Shopping context.
Recipe instruction
Licua los ingredientes hasta obtener una mezcla homogénea.
Blend the ingredients until you get a smooth mixture.
The verb licuar means to blend.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Licuadora
Confusing licuadora with batidora
Incorrect: Usa la batidora para hacer jugo. (in Mexico)
Correct: Usa la licuadora para hacer jugo.
In Latin America, batidora typically refers to a hand mixer, while licuadora is the countertop blender.
Gender error
Incorrect: El licuador está en la cocina.
Correct: La licuadora está en la cocina.
Licuadora is feminine and takes the article la.
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Common Questions About Blender in Spanish
- How do you say blender in Spanish?
- In Latin America the standard word is licuadora, while in Spain batidora de vaso is more common for a countertop blender.
- What is the verb for to blend?
- The verb is licuar in Latin America (from licuadora) or batir in Spain, both meaning to blend or liquify ingredients.
- What is the difference between licuadora and procesador de alimentos?
- A licuadora (blender) handles liquids and soft foods, while a procesador de alimentos (food processor) chops, slices, and processes firmer ingredients.