cocina

Where abuela cooks

Cocina is Spanish for kitchen, appearing in English contexts involving Latin American or Spanish cuisine and culture.

In restaurant names and food writing, cocina often signals authentic regional cooking: alta cocina (haute cuisine), cocina mexicana.

The word sometimes appears in real estate listings for homes with Spanish-style kitchens.

room

appliances

Powered household equipment

cabinetryFine woodwork furniture craft
countertopFlat kitchen work surface
sinkBasin with drain

refrigerator · pantry · island · backsplash · dishwasher · microwave · faucet · tiles · stove · blender

cuisine

gastronomy

Science of fine dining

chefProfessional kitchen leader
bistroInformal small restaurant
delicacyRefined sensitivity or rarity

appetizer · entree · dessert · buffet · banquet · feast · gourmet · epicurean · haute · Michelin

cooking

sauté

Cook quickly in fat

simmerCook just under boiling
boilHeat to bubbling point
grillCooking surface over fire

marinate · bake · roast · fry · stew · broil · steam · poach · blanch · braise

flavor

savory

Appetizing, not sweet

spicyHaving strong heat
tangySharp and lively-tasting
zestyLively in flavor

piquant · umami · succulent · delectable · mouthwatering · tasty · delicious · aromatic · seasoned · peppery

Categories

viviendacasa, garage, patio, jardin, terraza
lugarespueblo, casa, barrio, zona, sector
responsabilidadestrabajo, familia, hijos, cuidado

Opposites

room/space in a home

cocinaliving

Currently having breath

food preparation activity

cocinafast food

Speedy prepared meals

room function

cocinadining room

Room for meals

living room · bedroom · bathroom

Family

cook, cuisine, concoct, culinary

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G