cocinado
“cocinado” means “cooked” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
cooked
Also: done
📝 In Action
El pollo ya está bien cocinado.
A1The chicken is already well cooked.
Prefiero los vegetales poco cocinados.
A2I prefer lightly cooked vegetables.
La carne no parecía estar totalmente cocinada.
B1The meat didn't seem to be fully cooked.
cooked
📝 In Action
He cocinado una cena especial para ti.
A1I have cooked a special dinner for you.
¿Has cocinado alguna vez comida mexicana?
A2Have you ever cooked Mexican food?
Habíamos cocinado demasiado y sobró mucha comida.
B1We had cooked too much and there was a lot of food left over.
stew/cooked dish
Also: cooking process
📝 In Action
Este cocinado tiene un sabor muy casero.
B2This stew has a very homemade flavor.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Which sentence correctly describes a feminine noun (la sopa)?
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Derived from the Latin 'coquere' (to cook), which later became 'cocinar' in Spanish. The suffix '-ado' is the standard way to turn a verb into a word that describes a finished state.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'cocido' and 'cocinado'?
While both mean 'cooked', 'cocido' often implies specifically 'boiled' or refers to a traditional Spanish stew. 'Cocinado' is more general and covers any method of cooking.
Does 'cocinado' always mean 'cooked'?
Yes, but remember that as an adjective it changes to cocinada/cocinados/cocinadas, whereas after the word 'haber' (to have) it stays as 'cocinado'.
Can 'cocinado' be used for a person?
Not usually! If you say a person is 'cocinado', it might sound like they are literally being cooked. To say someone is a good cook, use 'cocinero'.