Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cozinheiro

noun
koh-zee-NAY-roo
Definition
A person whose job is to prepare and cook food.
Examples
  • O cozinheiro preparou um delicioso jantar para todos.
  • He learned all his cooking skills from his grandmother, a seasoned cozinheiro.
  • The restaurant hired a new cozinheiro to enhance their menu.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘cozinheiro’ translates to ‘cook’ or ‘chef’ in English. It refers to someone who specializes in food preparation and cooking, whether in a professional kitchen or a home setting.
Synonyms
  • chef
  • cook
  • culinarian