noun, gerund/present participle
culinária, cozimento, o ato de cozinhar
1. The process of preparing food by combining ingredients and applying heat
She enjoys cooking Italian dishes on weekends.
Ela gosta de cozinhar pratos italianos nos finais de semana.
2. The art or practice of preparing meals
Cooking is both a science and an art.
A culinária é tanto uma ciência quanto uma arte.
3. Food that has been prepared by heating
The cooking smells delicious from the kitchen.
O aroma da comida cozida vem cheiroso da cozinha.
4. Adjective: used for or suitable for cooking
Use cooking oil instead of butter.
Use óleo de cozinha em vez de manteiga.
In Brazil, cooking is deeply rooted in family traditions and social gatherings. 'Cozinhar' reflects both domestic practices and professional culinary arts. The phrase 'o que você está cozinhando?' can also mean 'what are you planning/up to?' In the USA, cooking shows and celebrity chefs are major cultural phenomena, while in Brazil, family recipes and regional cuisines like feijoada and moqueca hold significant cultural importance.
NYC Slang
cookin' (as in 'now we're cookin'' meaning things are going well)
Related Idioms & Phrases
what's cooking? (what's happening?)
now we're cooking (things are progressing well)
cooking the books (falsifying financial records)
cooking with gas (working efficiently)
too many cooks spoil the broth
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