Spanish word

cofia

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkofja/

Meaning

  • feminine nounhairnet

Example

Antes de entrar al área de producción, póngase la cofia.

Before entering the production area, put on the hairnet.

Illustration for cofia (hairnet)

More examples

En la cocina siempre se exige llevar cofia.

In the kitchen, wearing a hairnet is always required.

Core concept

Small close-fitting cap that fully contains the hair.

Common phrases

  • llevar cofia

    wearing a hairnet

  • la cofia de cocina

    kitchen hairnet

Similar words

redecilla: Delicate netted pouch of fine mesh that contains and secures the hair.
gorro: Soft, full-coverage hat that envelops the head for warmth or protection.
gorra: Brimmed cap whose visor protects the eyes and face from sun or sweat.
malla: Elastic mesh material with an open knit of holes that stretches to fit.

Definition in Spanish

Gorro pequeño y ajustado que cubre el cabello para evitar su caída o su contaminación, frecuente entre el personal de cocina y sanitario.

Word origin

From French coiffe 'headdress', cofia is borrowed into Spanish to mean a small fitted cap used by kitchen and medical staff.

Usage tips

  • Used mainly in formal or workplace contexts (kitchen, hospital); in casual speech speakers often say gorro or una red instead.

Other meanings

  • cook's capnoun
  • nurse's capnoun

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