cozinhar
to cook
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ko.zi.ˈɲaɾ/
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Cultural Note
Cooking is deeply cultural in both Brazil and Portugal. Brazilian cuisine relies on staples like rice, beans, and farofa, while Portuguese cuisine centers on bacalhau (codfish). Weekend churrasco (barbecue) in Brazil is a family ritual often led by men.
📝 Example Sentences
Eu adoro cozinhar nos fins de semana.
I love cooking on weekends.
Quem vai cozinhar hoje à noite?
Who is going to cook tonight?
A minha avó cozinha muito bem.
My grandmother cooks very well.