cozinha
/kuˈzĩ.ɲɐ/feminine
The Portuguese word for kitchen is cozinha.
cozinha refers to the room used for cooking. In some contexts, the word copa may be used to refer to a pantry or a dining area.
Meaning: room (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
cozinha is a feminine noun. Consequently, any accompanying articles or adjectives must also be feminine, such as a cozinha (the kitchen) or uma cozinha (a kitchen).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /kuˈzĩ.ɲɐ/.
Did you know?
- The word cozinha shares a common ancestor with the English word 'cuisine', which refers to a style of cooking.
- In some traditional rural houses in Portugal, the cozinha was historically the only room with a fireplace, making it the primary source of heat for the entire family during winter.
- The word cozinha is also used to describe the specific style of cooking or the culinary identity of a region, such as cozinha mineira for the food of Minas Gerais.
Examples in context
- Onde é a cozinha?Where's the kitchen?This example shows how to ask for the location of the cozinha.Tatoeba #2133604 by alexmarcelo, translation #2900773 by AlanF_US
- Tom foi à cozinha.Tom went into the kitchen.This sentence illustrates someone moving into the cozinha.Tatoeba #9952214 by lucasmg123, translation #5114179 by CK
- Está em uma cozinha.It is in a kitchen.This sentence is useful for stating that something is located within a cozinha.Tatoeba #2039545 by MarlonX19, translation #275404 by Alkrasnov
- A cozinha está equipada com os mais modernos aparelhos.The kitchen is equipped with the most modern appliances.
- 233 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Juliana and Rodrigo are at home deciding where to eat.
- JulianaRodrigo, vamos comer na cozinha?Rodrigo, shall we eat in the kitchen?
- RodrigoSim, a cozinha está limpa.Yes, the kitchen is clean.
- JulianaÓtimo, eu preparo a mesa.Great, I will set the table.
- RodrigoEu te ajudo na cozinha.I will help you in the kitchen.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kitchen” translations and entries cozinha, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cozinha, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
