combinado

Combinado is a term used in Spanish and Portuguese, derived from the verb combinar (to combine, to arrange). It functions as both an adjective and a noun and has several related senses depending on the region and context.

In Portuguese, combinado is commonly used to indicate that something has been agreed or settled. The phrase está combinado means “it’s a deal” or “it’s agreed.” The noun sense o combinado can refer to the agreed arrangement or plan among the parties involved.

In Spanish, combinado also means “mixed” or “combined.” As an adjective, it describes items that are put together, as in una comida combinada or un plato combinado (a mixed or set meal). In many Latin American countries, un combinado is a casual term for a mixed drink or cocktail.

In sports and betting contexts, the expression juego o partido combinado refers to a match that has been arranged or fixed to achieve a particular result. This usage is associated with irregular or corrupt practices and is commonly discussed in media and legal or betting frameworks.

Regional variations exist, but the core idea across languages is the notion of combination or agreement. The word’s senses—agreement, mixture, and, in some locales, a fixed match—are distinguished by context and typical collocations.