Cocinar (en. Cook)

/ko.si.nar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To prepare food by applying heat.

I am going to cook a paella for dinner.

Voy a cocinar una paella para la cena.

To create a specific dish.

She wants to cook a dessert for the party.

Ella quiere cocinar un postre para la fiesta.

To extend the cooking of a food item.

I let the sauce cook for an hour.

Dejé cocinar la salsa por una hora.

From Latin 'coquinare', which means 'to cook'.

steam cooking

To prepare food using steam.

cocinar al vapor

simmering

Cooking at low temperature for an extended period.

cocinar a fuego lento

there is nothing to cook

It is used to express that there is no food at home.

no hay nada que cocinar

kitchen

Place where food is prepared.

cocina

cook

Person who is dedicated to preparing food.

cocinero

recipe

Instructions to prepare a dish.

receta

To cook spontaneously.

He always cooks 'as the spirit moves him'.

Él siempre cocina 'a la buena de Dios'.

To cook and eat for enjoyment.

We're going to cook as if there were no tomorrow.

Vamos a cocinar como si no hubiera mañana.