What is the Spanish word for "cook"?

Learn how to say "cook" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

cook

Spanish

cocinar

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Alternative translations of "cook"

cocinero

Examples of how to use "cook" in Spanish

English
My father is cooking a special dinner.
Spanish
Mi padre está cocinando una cena especial.
English
I cook dinner every night.
Spanish
Cocino la cena todas las noches.
English
She cooked rice yesterday.
Spanish
Ella cocinó arroz ayer.
English
They are cooking pasta now.
Spanish
Ellos están cocinando pasta ahora.
English
He has cooked many meals.
Spanish
Él ha cocinado muchas comidas.

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