wok
masculine
The English phrase "wok" is translated into Spanish as wok.
wok is a masculine noun used to refer to a large, round pan.
Meaning: large round pan (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Because it is a masculine noun, you use the masculine article 'el' instead of 'la'.
Did you know?
- If you are in a traditional market in a Spanish-speaking country, a vendor might not recognize the word wok at all and might instead refer to it as a 'cazo' or 'bol' depending on the specific shape.
- In Spanish, the word wok is often used as a shorthand for the entire style of cooking, referring to both the tool and the specific stir-fry technique.
- Because it is a recent adoption, you will often see it in cookbooks in italics or quotes to indicate it is a foreign term, unlike the traditional 'sartén'.
Examples in context
- Esta receta requiere cocinar los ingredientes en una sartén china.This recipe requires cooking the ingredients in a wok.
- Hemos incorporado la última tecnología para la cocina en woks profesionales.We have incorporated the latest cooking technology into professional woks.
- Voy a preparar unos deliciosos fideos salteados en la sartén wok.I am going to prepare some delicious stir-fried noodles in the wok.
- Necesito un wok de cocina nuevo para preparar mis platos favoritos.I need a new kitchen wok to prepare my favorite dishes.
- Necesito un wok para cocinar la cena.I need a wok to cook dinner.
- ¿Dónde guardas el wok de metal?Where do you keep the metal wok?
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are preparing a meal in their kitchen.
- DanielSofía, ¿puedes pasarme el wok?Sofía, can you pass me the wok?
- SofíaSí, Daniel, aquí tienes.Yes, Daniel, here you go.
- DanielGracias, voy a saltear las verduras ahora.Thanks, I'm going to sauté the vegetables now.
- SofíaTen cuidado, el wok está muy caliente.Be careful, the wok is very hot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wok” translations and entries wok, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
