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"Oven" in Spanish: horno
el horno
An oven is el horno (OR-noh). It is masculine. Say en el horno for in the oven.
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How to pronounce horno
Say it
OR-noh
/ˈoɾ.no/
Two syllables: OR-noh. Stress OR. The h is silent.
"Oven" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el horno | oven The kitchen oven. | The kitchen oven. |
| en el horno | in the oven Baking or heating food. | Baking or heating food. |
| el horno microondas | microwave oven Often shortened to el microondas. | Often shortened to el microondas. |
| precalentar el horno | to preheat the oven Recipe instruction. | Recipe instruction. |
How to use horno in real life
- 1Following a recipe
Pon el pan en el horno.
Put the bread in the oven.
En el horno is the place phrase.
- 2Checking dinner
¿Está caliente el horno?
Is the oven hot?
El horno is masculine.
- 3Kitchen talk
Precalienta el horno a doscientos.
Preheat the oven to two hundred.
Precalienta el horno is a common recipe line.
Mistakes English speakers make with horno
Incorrect: La horno está caliente.
Correct: El horno está caliente.
Horno is masculine. Say el horno.
Incorrect: Meto el pastel en el oven.
Correct: Meto el pastel en el horno.
Use horno, not English oven.
Good to know
Good to knowHorno is the oven. Microondas is the microwave. In recipes across Latin America, you will often see precalentar el horno.
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Baking together
ChatPal
¿Ya encendiste el horno?
Did you turn on the oven already?
You
Sí. El horno ya está caliente.
Yes. The oven is already hot.
ChatPal
Metan el pastel con cuidado.
Put the cake in carefully.
You
Listo. ¿Cuántos minutos?
Done. How many minutes?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Oven" in Spanish
Is horno masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el horno, un horno grande.
How do I say in the oven?
En el horno.
Is the h pronounced?
No. Horno starts with a silent h: OR-noh.
What about a microwave?
El microondas, or el horno microondas.
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