A mixed sandwich is made with ham and cheese.
The first thing we have to establish is the etymological origin of the mixed term that we are now addressing. In this case, it must be established that it comes from Latin, specifically from mixtus .
The term is usually used as an adjective to describe that which is made up of different elements that are mixed or merged . For example: “The American airline placed a mixed order: it ordered three planes from Boeing and another three from Airbus to expand its fleet,” “The country's main oil company is a mixed company whose shares are divided equally between the State and private investors” , “A mixed operation was carried out with the participation of police, gendarmes and prefects to guarantee security” .
Mixed in sport
In the field of sports , the idea of mixed refers to competitions where women and men participate. In mixed football , in this framework, teams are formed with male and female players.
Mixed doubles , meanwhile, is a category of tennis in which two couples face each other, each composed of a woman and a man.
A mixed dog is born from the crossing of two different breeds.
a kind of animal
A mixed animal is the result of crossing two different breeds. The same can be said about plants .
In relation to the area of animals, we also have to establish that there is a bird that responds to the name of greenfinch mix . It is approximately the size of a goldfinch and is known because it sings and because it usually has very bright colors.
The notion of mixed in gastronomy
The notion also appears in the field of gastronomy and food. A sandwich that combines ham and cheese between breads is called a mixed sandwich . The mixed salad , on the other hand, has tomato, lettuce and onion, among other ingredients.
Furthermore, as stated in the RAE dictionary, you should know that in Puerto Rico this term is used to refer to the service of a dish that is made from beans, rice and meat.
Other uses of the notion
In politics it is very common to talk about the mixed group . This is used, for example, in Spain to refer to the set of representatives of different minority parties who are placed together in a very specific area of the Congress of Deputies .
Nor should we overlook the existence of what is known as a mixed train . This name refers to a train that transports not only passengers but also different types of merchandise in its wagons or cars. This type of train is very common in different corners of the world such as Africa or Asia .
In the same way, it should not be overlooked that mixed is also used to refer to a flammable type mixture . This is widely used for explosive, incendiary or even lighting devices.
Mixed, finally, is another of the names of the utensil also known as a match or match . The mixed ones have a wooden rod that, at one end, has a combustible material. By rubbing said head against the appropriate surface, it lights up.