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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