cozinha

[ko-zi-ˈnya]
nounfemininepl: cozinhas
kitchen
1. A room or area in a house where food is prepared and cooked
I love cooking in my kitchen every evening.
Eu adoro cozinhar na minha cozinha todas as noites.
2. The style, method, or tradition of cooking associated with a particular region or culture
Brazilian cuisine is known for its tropical flavors.
A cozinha brasileira é conhecida pelos seus sabores tropicais.
3. The activity or skill of cooking food
She has a real passion for cooking.
Ela tem uma verdadeira paixão pela cozinha.
In Brazilian culture, the kitchen is often the heart of family gatherings and social interactions. It represents not just a space for cooking but a place for family bonding, storytelling, and sharing meals. The term 'cozinha' is also deeply connected to Brazilian identity through regional cuisines like Bahian, Amazonian, and Mineiro cooking traditions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fogãoculináriagastronomia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cozinha
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
cozinha
Standard usage; also refers to culinary traditions
São Paulo
cozinha
Standard usage; strong gastronomic culture context
Portugal
cozinha
Identical usage; same pronunciation and meaning

Related Words

cozinharchefreceitapanelafogãogeladeira

Related Idioms & Phrases

cozinha fechada - closed kitchen (professional kitchen not visible to diners)
segredo da cozinha - kitchen secret (a culinary trick or family recipe)
estar na cozinha - to be in the kitchen (to be involved in the creation process)
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