Spanish Conversation · Level 41
75 words
Spanish word
cocinera
Pronunciation
IPA/koθiˈneɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nouncook
Example
Mi hermana es cocinera en un restaurante.
My sister is a cook in a restaurant.
More examples
La cocinera profesional ganó un concurso de cocina.
The professional cook won a cooking contest.
Core concept
Woman preparing and plating dishes in a professional kitchen.
Common phrases
cocinera profesional
professional cook
Similar words
cocinero: A male cook who prepares and plates dishes in a restaurant kitchen.
chef: A professional cook who plans menus and applies advanced culinary techniques.
jefe de cocina: A kitchen leader who directs staff and coordinates all cooking and service.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que se dedica profesionalmente a preparar y cocinar alimentos en restaurantes, comedores o en el hogar.
Word origin
From cocina 'kitchen' plus the agentive suffix -era marking a female practitioner, with cocinar 'to cook' ultimately from Latin coquere.
Usage tips
- The word specifically names a female cook, and in formal kitchens the head cook is often called chef while cocinera can mean either a professional cook or someone who cooks at home.