Estoy cocinando
/estoi koθinando/from spelling rules
Estoy cocinando is the Spanish way to say "I am cooking".
This phrase is used to state that you are currently in the process of preparing food.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of estoy, which is the first-person singular present indicative of the verb estar (used for temporary states or ongoing actions) and cocinando, which is the gerund form of the verb cocinar.
Which one should you use?
Use Estoy cocinando to describe an action that is currently in progress. In contrast, if you want to describe a general habit or your profession, you would use Cocino (I cook).
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, estoy represents the ongoing state of the subject, while cocinando is the gerund form of cocinar used to indicate the action is happening right now.
Did you know?
- In certain slang contexts, particularly in parts of Latin America, saying someone is cocinado (cooked) can mean they are exhausted or that their situation is hopeless.
- The root of cocinar comes from the Latin coquere, which is also the ancestor of the English word 'concoct'.
- While Estoy cocinando is common, in many Spanish-speaking countries, the word cocina refers to both the room where you prepare food and the stove itself.
Examples in context
- Estoy cocinando el almuerzo.I am cooking the lunch.This sentence is useful for practicing how to include the object of your cooking, such as Estoy cocinando el almuerzo.Tatoeba #1669070 by marcelostockle, translation #1661092 by Amastan
- En este momento estoy cocinando.I am cooking now.This sentence shows how to use the phrase to specify that the action is happening at this very moment.Tatoeba #1249367 by marcelostockle, translation #243425 by CK
- Ahora no, estoy cocinando.Not now, I am cooking.This sentence demonstrates how to use the phrase to explain why you are unavailable for something else.Tatoeba #11150629 by carlosalberto, translation #11150618 by carlosalberto
- Estoy cocinando la cena para esta noche.I am cooking dinner for tonight.
- Estoy cocinando un plato típico de mi país.I am cooking a typical dish from my country.
- Estoy haciendo la comida para la fiesta.I am cooking the food for the party.
- Estoy cocinando unos tacos para la cena.I am cooking some tacos for dinner.
- Estoy preparando la comida para todos.I am cooking/preparing the food for everyone.
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Example conversation
Sofía is in the kitchen when Mateo calls her.
- SofíaMateo, ¿puedes ayudarme con las compras?Mateo, can you help me with the shopping?
- MateoAhora no, Sofía, estoy cocinando.Not now, Sofía, I am cooking.
- Sofía¿Qué estás preparando?What are you preparing?
- MateoEstoy cocinando una pasta deliciosa.I am cooking a delicious pasta.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
