How to Say "baking" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “baking” is “cocción” — use 'cocción' when referring to the general process of cooking food in an oven or the industrial heating of materials like bricks.
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cocción
nounB1general
Use 'cocción' when referring to the general process of cooking food in an oven or the industrial heating of materials like bricks.
Examples
El pastel necesita veinte minutos más de cocción.
The cake needs twenty more minutes of baking.
panadería
nounB2specific
Use 'panadería' specifically when talking about the art, trade, or place associated with making bread and other baked goods.
Examples
Mi sueño es abrir una panadería artesanal.
My dream is to open an artisanal bakery.
Cocción vs. Panadería
Learners often confuse 'cocción' and 'panadería' by using the former when the latter is more appropriate. Remember, 'cocción' is the general act of cooking with heat, while 'panadería' refers specifically to the craft or business of making bread and pastries.
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