How to Say "cook" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cook” is “cocinero” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
NounA1
person who prepares food
Examples
El cocinero de este restaurante es famoso por sus postres.
The chef at this restaurant is famous for his desserts.
Mi tío Juan es un cocinero aficionado, siempre hace barbacoas geniales.
My Uncle Juan is an amateur cook; he always makes great barbecues.
Gender Change for Jobs
To talk about a female cook, you change the ending to '-a': 'cocinera'. This easy pattern applies to many job titles ending in '-o'.
Confusing the Person and the Place
Mistake: “Usar 'cocina' para referirse al chef. (Using 'cocina' to refer to the chef.)”
Correction: 'Cocina' means 'kitchen' or 'cuisine' (the food style). Use 'cocinero' for the person.
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