Cocinera (en. Cook)

/kosiˈneɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A person who is responsible for preparing food.

Example Sentence: The restaurant's cook is very talented.

La cocinera del restaurante es muy talentosa.

Definition: A woman who works in the kitchen of a home or establishment.

Example Sentence: The cook prepares delicious dishes for us every day.

La cocinera nos prepara platos deliciosos todos los días.

Definition: A professional in the art of cooking.

Example Sentence: She is a cook and has worked in several luxury hotels.

Ella es cocinera y ha trabajado en varios hoteles de lujo.

Etymology/Origin: Derives from the verb 'to cook', which comes from the Latin 'coquinare'.

Phrase: good cook

Meaning: A person who cooks very well.

buena cocinera

Phrase: home cook

Meaning: A woman who offers cooking services in her clients' homes.

cocinera a domicilio

Phrase: family cook

Meaning: A woman who regularly cooks for a family.

cocinera de una familia

Related Word: kitchen

Description: Space where food is prepared.

cocina

Related Word: cook (male)

Description: A man who dedicates himself to cooking.

cocinero

Related Word: gastronomy

Description: The art and science of preparing food.

gastronomía

Related Word: recipe

Description: Instructions for preparing a dish.

receta

Slang Meaning: A cook who prepares quick and easy meals.

Slang Example: The cook at the party took care of the snacks.

La cocinera de la fiesta se encargó de los snacks.

Slang Meaning: A cook who experiments with new recipes.

Slang Example: That cook always has something new and creative on the menu.

Esa cocinera siempre tiene algo nuevo y creativo en el menú.