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    Cocinas (en. Kitchens)

    /koˈθinas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Rooms or areas designated for food preparation.
    In my house, there are two kitchens, one for everyday use and another for special occasions.
    En mi casa hay dos cocinas, una para el día a día y otra para ocasiones especiales.
    The art of cooking.
    Italian cuisine is famous for its variety of dishes.
    La cocina italiana es famosa por su variedad de platos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'coquina', which means 'kitchen', derived from 'coquere' meaning 'to cook'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cook
    Preparing food.
    hacer cocina
    to leave the kitchen
    Leaving the place where food is prepared.
    salir de la cocina
    to cook over fire
    Preparing food using fire.
    cocinar al fuego

    Related Words

    chef
    A person who is professionally dedicated to cooking.
    chef
    recipe
    Instructions for preparing a specific dish.
    receta
    ingredient
    Each of the elements used for cooking.
    ingrediente

    Slang Meanings

    To cook something very quickly.
    I'm going to cook this dish in the blink of an eye.
    Voy a cocinar este plato en un abrir y cerrar de ojos.
    To make a simple meal.
    I don't have time, so I'm going to make a quick meal.
    No tengo tiempo, así que voy a hacer una cocina rápida.