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/koθiˈneɾo/ ES

/kosiˈneɾo/ MX

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Translation

cook, chef

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Word origin

From cocina ('kitchen'), from Latin coquina, ultimately from coquere ('to cook'). The same root lies behind English 'cook' and 'cuisine'.

Origin
Latin
Root
coquere
English cognates
cook, cuisine, kitchen

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralcocineros

Examples

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The cook prepared a delicious dish.

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My brother wants to be a chef in a good restaurant.

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The head chef shouts a lot in the kitchen.

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We need a cook for the weekend.

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That cook knows all the recipes of the village.

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This word is taught in chapter 34, lesson 4: cocinero, enfrentarse, estropear and 7 more words.