cocinar
Del latín 'coquinare', que significa 'cocinar' o 'preparar alimentos'.
VERB
(1)
[/ko.siˈnaɾ/es-ES]
to cook
literal
/
to prepare
neutral
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to make food
informal
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culinary preparation
formal
/
untranslatable concept
untranslatable
(The concept of 'cocinar' encompasses not just cooking but the entire process of preparing a meal, which can vary greatly between cultures and is sometimes nuanced.)
Antonyms
descomponer
The primary meaning is to cook, referring to the act of preparing food with heat. However, 'cocinar' also broadly encompasses the entire process of preparing a meal, from to prepare ingredients to to make food ready for consumption. This can include various culinary techniques and often carries cultural nuances regarding the overall meal preparation.
conjugaciones regulares
| 1st_person_singular | 2nd_person_singular | 3rd_person_singular | plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| cocino | cocinas | cocina | cocinan |
- Mi abuela siempre cocina los domingos. — My grandmother always cooks on Sundays.
- Vamos a cocinar pasta para la cena esta noche. — We are going to cook pasta for dinner tonight.
- Él cocina muy bien platos vegetarianos. — He cooks vegetarian dishes very well.
- ¿Puedes cocinar algo rápido? Tengo hambre. — Can you cook something fast? I'm hungry.