A2 — Elementaryverb
mescolare
to mix, to blend, to shuffle
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
amalgamarecombinareuniremischiarefrullare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
separaredividereisolaredistinguerefiltrare
Usage note
'Mescolare' = to mix (ingredients, crowds, ideas). 'Mischiare' = to mix up/shuffle (more colloquial). 'Amalgamare' = to blend smoothly. 'Frullare' = to blend in a blender.
Example
"Mescola bene gli ingredienti prima di metterli in forno."
"Mix the ingredients well before putting them in the oven."
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