mixer

• Sustantivo que designa un aparato de cocina para mezclar ingredientes, un dispositivo electrónico que combina señales de audio, un evento social para fomentar la interacción entre personas, o una bebida no alcohólica usada en cócteles.

A noun referring to a kitchen appliance for mixing ingredients, an electronic device for combining audio signals, a social event to encourage interaction, or a non-alcoholic beverage used in cocktails.

1. Social gatheringB1informal

   An event or party designed to help people meet and socialize with each other.

   Fiesta para socializar

   • The company organized a mixer for new employees.
   • We attended a singles mixer at the community center.
   • The mixer was a great opportunity to network with colleagues.

   Sinónimosget togethericebreakersocialsocial event

2. Beverage additiveB1informal

   A non-alcoholic drink, such as soda or juice, used to dilute or flavor alcoholic beverages.

   Mezclador para bebidas

   • He ordered a whiskey with a mixer of ginger ale.
   • The bartender offered a variety of mixers for the cocktails.
   • Tonic water is a popular mixer for gin.

3. Audio equipmentB2formal

   An electronic device used to combine, balance, and adjust audio signals from multiple sources.

   Mesa de mezclas (equipo de audio)

   • The sound engineer adjusted the levels on the mixer.
   • We need a new mixer for the recording studio.
   • The mixer allows you to control the volume of each microphone.

   Sinónimossoundboard

4. Kitchen applianceA2formal

   A kitchen tool or machine used for blending, beating, or mixing food ingredients.

   Batidora

   • She used an electric mixer to make the cake batter.
   • The hand mixer is perfect for whipping cream.
   • I need to buy a new stand mixer for baking.

   Sinónimosblender