cocineros
/koθineɾos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cooks" is translated into Spanish as cocineros.
The term refers to people who prepare food for others, especially as a profession.
Which one should you use?
While cocineros refers to the people who cook, the verb cocinan refers to the action of cooking.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine plural form cocineros is used for a group of male cooks or a mixed-gender group of cooks. The feminine plural form is cocineras.
How do you pronounce it?
/koθineɾos/
Did you know?
- In professional kitchens, the head cook is called a chef, which is a loanword from French. Using cocinero in a high-end restaurant may imply a lower rank or a lack of formal certification.
- Spanish has the word cocinillas to describe people who are amateur enthusiasts or 'foodies' who love to cook as a hobby, rather than as a profession.
- While cocinero is the standard term, you might hear the word fogonero in certain historical or regional contexts to describe someone who works specifically at the hearth or stove.
Examples in context
- Los griegos son buenos cocineros.Greeks are good cooks.This sentence uses cocineros to describe the quality of Greeks as cooks.Tatoeba #10181421 by Seael, translation #4403325 by Lepotdeterre
- Muchos cocineros estropean el caldo.Too many cooks spoil the broth.This sentence uses cocineros in a proverb about many cooks spoiling the broth.Tatoeba #6297412 by Adelpa, translation #459245 by Shishir
- Los cocineros prepararon una deliciosa comidaThe cooks prepared a delicious meal
- Las cocineras están preparando comida deliciosaThe female cooks are preparing delicious food
- Los cocineros del hotel son excelentes.The hotel cooks are excellent.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing a new restaurant.
- JavierEste restaurante tiene cocineros muy talentosos.This restaurant has very talented cooks.
- SofíaSí, la comida sabe deliciosa.Yes, the food tastes delicious.
- JavierQuiero aprender sus técnicas.I want to learn their techniques.
- SofíaPodrías pedirles algunos consejos.You could ask them for some tips.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
