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How do you say "chef" in Spanish?
cocinero
In Spanish, "chef" is cocinero.
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Pronunciation
Say ko-see-NAY-roh. Stress falls on the third syllable. The r is lightly rolled.
Grammar notes
Cocinero is masculine. The feminine form is cocinera. Plural: cocineros or cocineras.
Example sentence
El cocinero preparo una comida deliciosa.
The chef prepared a delicious meal.
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How to remember cocinero
Cocinero comes from cocina (kitchen), and chefs work in the kitchen.
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Questions about cocinero
How do you say "chef" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "chef" is cocinero. It is a noun.
How is cocinero written in Spanish?
cocinero is written using the standard Spanish script.
How is cocinero used in a sentence?
Use cocinero as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El cocinero preparo una comida deliciosa. (The chef prepared a delicious meal.).
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