cocinar desde cero
/koθinaɾ desde θeɾo/from spelling rules
To cook from scratch in Spanish is to say cocinar desde cero.
The phrase is used to describe the act of preparing a meal using basic, raw ingredients rather than relying on pre-made or processed mixtures.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase desde cero literally translates to from zero, which serves as the Spanish equivalent of the English expression from scratch.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the infinitive form cocinar, which is used when expressing the concept of the action itself or when it follows another verb.
How do you pronounce it?
/koθinaɾ desde θeɾo/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, cocinar is used as slang to refer to the production of illegal drugs, mirroring the English use of 'cook'.
- The word 'cero' in the phrase has an unexpected connection to the Mediterranean, as it traces back to the Arabic word 'ṣifr', meaning 'void' or 'nothing'.
- While 'desde cero' is common, a Spanish speaker might also say they are cooking 'a mano' if they are making things like pasta or dough from basic ingredients.
Examples in context
- Voy a cocinar desde cero una sopa de vegetales.I'm going to cook a vegetable soup from scratch.
- Siempre elaboro platos partiendo de los ingredientes básicos para aprovechar su sabor y calidad.I always create dishes from scratch to make the most of their flavor and quality.
- Me encanta cocinar todo desde cero porque así puedo controlar los sabores y agregar mis toques personales.I love cooking from scratch because it allows me to control the flavors and add my personal touch.
- Cuando hago la comida desde cero, siento una gran satisfacción al ver cómo se transforman los ingredientes.When I make food from scratch, I feel a great sense of satisfaction as I see how the ingredients transform.
- Prefiero cocinar desde cero para controlar los ingredientes.I prefer to cook from scratch to control the ingredients.
- Me encanta cocinar desde cero.I love to cook from scratch.
- Es mejor cocinar desde cero con ingredientes frescos.It is better to cook from scratch with fresh ingredients.
- Ella prefiere cocinar desde cero para su familia.She prefers to cook from scratch for her family.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing dinner plans in their kitchen.
- Mateo¿Quieres pedir comida o cocinar desde cero?Do you want to order food or cook from scratch?
- ElenaPrefiero cocinar desde cero hoy.I prefer to cook from scratch today.
- MateoEstá bien, yo te ayudo con las verduras.That's fine, I will help you with the vegetables.
- ElenaGracias, Mateo, eres muy amable.Thanks, Mateo, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cero, cocinar, desde, CC BY-SA 4.0.
