culinario
/kuliˈnaɾjo/
The English word "culinary" is translated into Spanish as culinario.
culinario is an adjective relating to the practice of cookery or the activity of cooking.
Meaning: relating to the practice of cookery or the activity of cooking (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, speakers frequently use the term culinario/a to express the idea of "culinary."
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, culinario must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use culinaria for feminine singular nouns, culinarios for masculine plural nouns and culinarias for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/kuliˈnaɾjo/
Did you know?
- While culinario is perfectly correct, a Spanish speaker is much more likely to use the word gastronómico when discussing the arts or science of food. Culinario often sounds more technical or academic in everyday conversation.
- The word culinario is a 'cultismo', meaning it was borrowed directly from Latin rather than evolving naturally through spoken Vulgar Latin. This explains why it sounds so similar to the English word 'culinary'.
- The Spanish word cocina is versatile enough to mean both the physical 'kitchen' and the 'culinary style' of a region.
Examples in context
- Estoy estudiando artes gastronómicasI am studying culinary arts
- Mi pasión es el arte culinarioMy passion is culinary art
- Soy un experto en técnicas de cocinaI am an expert in culinary techniques
- Me gusta explorar lugares gastronómicosI enjoy exploring culinary places
- Quiero mejorar mis habilidades culinariasI want to improve my culinary skills
- Me apasiona la gastronomía mexicanaI am passionate about Mexican cuisine
- Me encanta la oferta culinaria de BarcelonaI love Barcelona's culinary offerings
- Vamos a explorar el mundo culinario de Buenos AiresLet's explore the culinary world of Buenos Aires
- El instituto ofrece un programa de estudios gastronómicos muy completo.The institute offers a very comprehensive gastronomic study program.
- Voy a comprar algunos ingredientes para mi aventura culinaria de esta noche.I'm going to buy some ingredients for my culinary adventure tonight.
- La cocina peruana es famosa por su fusión de sabores.Peruvian cuisine is famous for its fusion of flavors.
- artes culinariasCulinary arts
- técnicas culinariasCulinary techniques
- Ella tiene un gran talento culinario.She has great culinary talent.
- Me interesa mucho el mundo culinario.I am very interested in the culinary world.
- Asistiremos a un taller culinario mañana.We will attend a culinary workshop tomorrow.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are discussing their hobbies.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿te gusta el mundo culinario?Alejandro, do you like the culinary world?
- AlejandroSí, me encanta experimentar en la cocina.Yes, I love experimenting in the kitchen.
- MaríaDeberías tomar un curso culinario profesional.You should take a professional culinary course.
- AlejandroTienes razón, buscaré uno pronto.You are right, I will look for one soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “culinary” translations and entries culinario, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
