cuoco
cook
The word 'cuoco' in Italian is used to refer to a person who prepares food for eating, essentially a cook. It can be used in various situations, such as when describing one's profession, or in a casual setting like a family meal. Just like in English, cuoco is gender-neutral and can refer to both male and female cooks.
Example sentences using: cuoco
Il cuoco sta preparando la cena.
The cook is preparing dinner.
In this sentence, 'cuoco' is used to refer to a professional who prepares food in a restaurant or at home. 'Sta preparando' is the present continuous form for the verb 'prepare', expressing an action happening currently.
Il mio amico è un ottimo cuoco.
My friend is a great cook.
In this case, 'cuoco' refers to someone who has significant culinary skills. 'È un ottimo cuoco' means 'is a great cook', and this sentence is describing the cooking skills of the speaker's friend.
Per diventare un buon cuoco devi fare pratica.
To become a good cook, you must practice.
Here, 'cuoco' is used to refer to the occupation or skill of cooking. The phrase 'Per diventare un buon cuoco' translates to 'To become a good cook' and 'devi fare pratica' translates to 'you must practice', suggesting the necessity of practice to become proficient in cooking.