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"Kitchen" in Portuguese: cozinha
a cozinha
Kitchen in Portuguese is a cozinha, feminine. Say na cozinha for in the kitchen. The verb cozinhar means to cook, built from the same family as cozinha.
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How to pronounce cozinha
Say it
koh-ZEEN-yah
/ko.ˈzi.ɲa/
koh-ZEEN-yah. Stress zeen. The nh is like ny in canyon.
"Kitchen" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a cozinha | kitchen Room where you cook. | Room where you cook. |
| na cozinha | in the kitchen Location phrase. | Location phrase. |
| cozinhar | to cook Related verb. | Related verb. |
| cozinha americana | open-plan kitchen Apartment listings. | Apartment listings. |
| utensílios de cozinha | kitchen utensils Shopping and moving talk. | Shopping and moving talk. |
How to use cozinha in real life
- 1Hosting
Estou na cozinha terminando a salada.
I'm in the kitchen finishing the salad.
Na cozinha marks location.
- 2Apartment tour
A cozinha é pequena, mas bem iluminada.
The kitchen is small but well lit.
Common rental description.
- 3Asking for help
Você pode me ajudar na cozinha hoje?
Can you help me in the kitchen today?
Ajudar na cozinha is a natural invite.
Mistakes English speakers make with cozinha
Incorrect: O cozinha está limpa.
Correct: A cozinha está limpa.
Cozinha is feminine: a cozinha.
Incorrect: Eu kitchen agora.
Correct: Estou na cozinha agora. / Estou cozinhando agora.
Use cozinha for the room and cozinhar for the action.
Good to know
In many Brazilian homes the cozinha is a social room, not only a workspace. Guests often chat there while someone finishes arroz and feijão. Apartment ads highlight cozinha americana when the kitchen opens to the living area.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Cooking dinner with a roommate
ChatPal
Você já está na cozinha ou ainda no quarto?
Are you already in the kitchen or still in the bedroom?
You
Já estou na cozinha. Lavei a louça.
I'm already in the kitchen. I washed the dishes.
ChatPal
Perfeito. Eu corto os legumes nessa cozinha apertada.
Perfect. I'll cut the veggies in this tight kitchen.
You
Enquanto isso eu limpo a mesa da cozinha.
Meanwhile I'll clear the kitchen table.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Kitchen" in Portuguese
Is cozinha feminine?
Yes: a cozinha, uma cozinha nova.
How do I say in the kitchen?
Na cozinha.
How is cozinha related to cozinhar?
Cozinha is the room; cozinhar is the verb to cook.
What is a cozinha americana?
An open kitchen connected to the living area, common in apartment ads.
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