cozinhando
In Portuguese, 'cooking' can be expressed as cozinhando.
While it describes the process currently in progress, it is not used as a noun to describe the general skill or the art of cookery.
Meaning: one's ability to prepare food, cookery (noun)
Which one should you use?
The form cozinhando is used for continuous actions, such as when someone is currently in the middle of preparing a meal. To express the general concept or the ability to cook, use the infinitive form cozinhar.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form cozinhando is a gerund used to express continuous actions, such as 'is cooking'.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the gerund cozinhando to mean the noun 'cookery' or 'the art of cooking'. In Portuguese, use culinária or cozinha to refer to the skill or the art of cooking.
Did you know?
- Portuguese has a specific word, tempero, which refers not just to the 'seasoning' but to the innate 'touch' or secret skill a person has when cooking.
- The word cozinha describes both the 'kitchen' as a physical room and the 'style of cooking' associated with a region or culture.
- In some regions, cozinhar is used metaphorically to describe a plan or an idea that is being slowly developed or 'simmered' before being revealed.
Examples in context
- O que você está cozinhando?What are you cooking?This sentence is useful for asking what someone is currently preparing using cozinhando.Tatoeba #1236680 by alexmarcelo, translation #445021 by kaitlin
- Agora não, estou cozinhando.Not now, I am cooking.This sentence is useful for explaining that one is currently busy with the act of cozinhando.Tatoeba #11150622 by carlosalberto, translation #11150618 by carlosalberto
- Ela está cozinhando para ele.She is cooking for him.This sentence is useful for describing someone who is in the process of cozinhando for another person.Tatoeba #891235 by alexmarcelo, translation #887240 by CK
- Ela é uma especialista em culinária portuguesa.She is an expert in Portuguese cooking.
- A arte culinária deste chef é inigualável.The culinary art of this chef is unrivaled.
- Estamos discutindo as tendências da gastronomia moderna.We are discussing modern gastronomy trends.
- Eu adoro cozinhar pratos típicos.I love cooking traditional dishes.
- Gosto de cozinhar para os meus amigos.I enjoy cooking for my friends.
- Vamos fazer um bolo?Shall we make a cake?
- Você precisará refogar a cebola antes de adicionar o alho.You'll need to sauté the onion before adding the garlic.
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Example conversation
Mariana and Lucas are talking about a dinner party.
- MarianaEu vou cuidar da comida, já estou cozinhando.I'll take care of the food, I'm already cooking.
- LucasQue ótimo, Mariana! O que você está cozinhando?That's great, Mariana! What are you cooking?
- MarianaEstou cozinhando uma massa com molho branco.I'm cooking a pasta with white sauce.
- LucasParece delicioso, Lucas mal pode esperar!It sounds delicious, Lucas can hardly wait!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
