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Portuguese (Brazilian) Level 2 verb

misturar

/mis.tʊˈɾaɾ/

Definition

To mix or combine two or more things together into one.

Example

Misture o leite com o chocolate e mexa bem.

Show translation

Mix the milk with the chocolate and stir well.

Etymology

From Portuguese *mistura* (mixture), derived from Late Latin *mixtura*, from *miscēre* (to mix). The same Latin root gives English "mix," "miscellaneous," and "medley."

Cultural note

Misturar appears constantly in Brazilian cooking culture — from stirring açaí to blending caipirinhas. Brazilians also use it figuratively: "não mistura as coisas!" (don't mix things up / keep things separate) is a common everyday expression when someone is confusing two different topics or situations.

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