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"Kitchen" in Spanish: cocina
la cocina
A kitchen is la cocina (koh-SEE-nah). It is feminine. Use en la cocina when someone is in the kitchen.
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How to pronounce cocina
Say it
koh-SEE-nah
/koˈsi.na/
Three syllables: koh-SEE-nah. Stress SEE. Soft c before i, like s.
"Kitchen" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la cocina | kitchen The room where you cook. | The room where you cook. |
| en la cocina | in the kitchen Saying where someone is. | Saying where someone is. |
| la cocina abierta | open kitchen A kitchen open to the living area. | A kitchen open to the living area. |
| utensilios de cocina | kitchen utensils Pots, pans, and tools for cooking. | Pots, pans, and tools for cooking. |
How to use cocina in real life
- 1Looking for someone at home
Mamá está en la cocina.
Mom is in the kitchen.
En la cocina is the usual place phrase.
- 2Describing a home
La cocina es pequeña pero luminosa.
The kitchen is small but bright.
La cocina takes feminine adjectives: pequeña.
- 3Helping with dinner
Llevo los platos a la cocina.
I'm taking the plates to the kitchen.
A la cocina means to the kitchen.
Mistakes English speakers make with cocina
Incorrect: El cocina está limpia.
Correct: La cocina está limpia.
Cocina is feminine. Say la cocina, not el cocina.
Incorrect: Estoy en el kitchen.
Correct: Estoy en la cocina.
Use cocina, not the English word kitchen.
Good to know
Good to knowCocina is the room. The verb cocinar means to cook. In many Latin American homes, guests often chat near the cocina while someone finishes dinner.
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Helping prepare dinner
ChatPal
¿Me ayudas en la cocina?
Will you help me in the kitchen?
You
Claro. Voy a la cocina ahora.
Sure. I'm going to the kitchen now.
ChatPal
Lava los tomates, por favor.
Wash the tomatoes, please.
You
Listo. ¿Qué más falta?
Done. What else is left?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Kitchen" in Spanish
Is cocina masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la cocina, una cocina limpia.
Does cocina mean cooking too?
As a noun, cocina is the kitchen. Cocinar is the verb to cook.
How do I say in the kitchen?
En la cocina.
How do you pronounce cocina?
koh-SEE-nah. Soft c like s before i.
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