How to Say "cooktop" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cooktop” is “estufa” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
the top part of a stove
Examples
La sopa está en la estufa.
The soup is on the stove.
Mi abuela tiene una estufa de gas muy antigua.
My grandmother has a very old gas stove.
Limpia la estufa después de cocinar para que no se pegue la grasa.
Clean the stove after cooking so the grease doesn't stick.
Gender of Appliances
Since 'estufa' ends in 'a,' it is almost always feminine. Use 'la' or 'una' with it.
Stove vs. Kitchen
In many countries, 'la cocina' means both the room and the appliance, but 'la estufa' specifically refers to the device you cook on.
Stove vs. Oven
Mistake: “Pongo el pollo a hornear en la estufa.”
Correction: Pongo el pollo a hornear en el horno.
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