cocinera

ko-see-NEH-rah

cook?a woman who prepares food,chef?a professional female cook

Also:kitchen maid?older term for a domestic worker in a kitchen

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Mi tía es la mejor cocinera del mundo.

My aunt is the best cook in the world.

La cocinera del restaurante preparó una paella increíble.

The chef at the restaurant prepared an incredible paella.

Buscamos una cocinera con experiencia en comida mexicana.

We are looking for a cook with experience in Mexican food.

Muchas cocineras salan la sopa – Too many people working on the same thing can ruin the result.

This word ends in '-a' because it specifically refers to a woman. If you were talking about a man, you would use 'cocinero'.

Mistake: "La cocina está preparando la cena."

Correction: Use 'La cocinera' for the person. 'La cocina' means the kitchen (the room) or the stove itself.

While 'chef' is used for high-level professionals, 'cocinera' is much more common for home cooks or family-style restaurant staff.

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Which sentence is correct if you want to say 'The female cook is in the kitchen'?

cocinado(cooked) - adjective

Can I use 'cocinera' for a famous chef?

Yes, you can, although 'chef' is also used in Spanish for high-level professionals. 'Cocinera' sounds more traditional and warm.

What is the masculine version of this word?

The masculine version is 'cocinero'.