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cocinera

cook

noun koh-see-NEH-rah Rare

Usage Note

Cocinera is the feminine form of cocinero (male cook). It refers to someone who cooks professionally or at home. The word chef is increasingly used for high-level professional cooks of either gender. Cocinera does not imply a negative connotation — it is the neutral, standard feminine term.

Examples

"La cocinera preparó un guiso delicioso."

Natural Translation

The cook prepared a delicious stew.

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