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cucina

kitchen

Beginnernoun · f

Definition

The room where food is cooked.

Example

La cucina italiana è molto variata.

Italian cuisine is very varied.

Etymology

The word 'cucina' is derived from the Latin 'coquina', denoting a place for cooking, which has influenced culinary terms across Romance languages.

How & Where It’s Used

'Cucina' is used mainly in informal contexts and everyday conversation, with a strong presence in written and spoken Italian throughout all regions.

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homecookingroom

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