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cocina

English translation of cocina

stove

A stove is an enclosed space in which fuel is burned to provide heating, either to heat the space in which the stove is situated, or to heat the stove itself and items placed on it.


Example sentences using: cocina

La cocina de mi abuela es muy grande.

English translation of La cocina de mi abuela es muy grande.

My grandmother's kitchen is very large.

This sentence demonstrates the use of 'cocina' as a noun. 'Mi abuela' (my grandmother) is the owner of the 'cocina' (kitchen).

La cocina mexicana es muy sabrosa.

English translation of La cocina mexicana es muy sabrosa.

Mexican cuisine is very tasty.

Here, 'cocina' is used to refer to a specific style of cooking or cuisine. The popularity of Mexican cuisine is noted.

Mi madre está en la cocina.

English translation of Mi madre está en la cocina.

My mother is in the kitchen.

This phrase demonstrates the use of 'cocina' to indicate a location in the house. 'Mi madre' (my mother) is physically located in the 'cocina' (kitchen).

La cocina está muy sucia.

English translation of La cocina está muy sucia.

The kitchen is very dirty.

In this sentence 'cocina' is used as a noun. In this case, it is being described as dirty, which is a state of cleanliness.

Él es el jefe de cocina.

English translation of Él es el jefe de cocina.

He is the head chef.

'Cocina' can also refer to the action or result of cooking, here it refers to a professional kitchen or the responsibility for one.

Voy a remodelar la cocina.

English translation of Voy a remodelar la cocina.

I am going to remodel the kitchen.

This sentence demonstrates 'cocina' in the context of home improvement. Remodeling can include updating appliances or changing the design.

Tu cocina necesita una limpieza.

English translation of Tu cocina necesita una limpieza.

Your kitchen needs a cleaning.

In this example, we can see 'cocina' is used to refer to a place that needs maintenance, specifically cleaning in this case.

En la cocina, guardamos los utensilios de cocina.

English translation of En la cocina, guardamos los utensilios de cocina.

In the kitchen, we keep the kitchen utensils.

Here, 'cocina' is used twice, with different meanings. First, to refer to a room in a house, second, as a modifier for 'utensils' to specify their use.

Hoy tenemos clase de cocina.

English translation of Hoy tenemos clase de cocina.

Today we have a cooking class.

In this sentence, 'cocina' is used to refer to the act of preparing meals. A 'clase de cocina' is a lesson where this skill is taught.

Vamos a la cocina para preparar la cena.

English translation of Vamos a la cocina para preparar la cena.

Let's go to the kitchen to prepare dinner.

This phrase shows the use of the word 'cocina' to indicate 'kitchen.' It is commonly used when referring to the place where meals are prepared.

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