How do you say "cook" in Italian?

cucinare

Verb Noun

In Italian, "cook" is cucinare.

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Pronunciation

Cucinare is koo-chee-NAH-reh, stress on the third syllable, with 'ci' making a soft CH sound before the stressed NA.

Grammar notes

cucinare is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Ama cucinare per la sua famiglia.

She loves to cook for her family.

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How to remember cucinare

The cuisine you cook is cucinare - both words share that 'cu-cin' sound.

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Questions about cucinare

How do you pronounce cucinare?

Cucinare is koo-chee-NAH-reh, stress on the third syllable, with 'ci' making a soft CH sound before the stressed NA.

Is cucinare formal or casual?

cucinare is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is cucinare used in Italian?

cucinare is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Ama cucinare per la sua famiglia. (She loves to cook for her family.).

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