Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Cocina: kitchen
cocina
Pronunciation: koh-SEE-nah (stress the capital letters)
Cocina means “kitchen” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: kitchen; cuisine
- How to say it: koh-SEE-nah
- Gender: la cocina
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “cocina” means and how to use it
Cocina means “kitchen” and also “cuisine,” the style of cooking of a place.
Gender and plural
- Gender: la cocina (feminine)
- Plural: las cocinas
Examples with audio
- La cocina de mi casa es pequeña.The kitchen in my house is small.
- Me encanta la cocina mexicana.I love Mexican cuisine.
- Mi mamá está en la cocina.My mom is in the kitchen.
Usage tip
The same word is also a stove in many countries: “una cocina de gas.” The verb cocinar means “to cook.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “kitchen” in Spanish?
“kitchen” in Spanish is “cocina.” It is pronounced koh-SEE-nah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “cocina”?
Say koh-SEE-nah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “cocina” masculine or feminine?
Cocina is feminine: “la cocina.” The plural is “cocinas.”
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