A1 — Beginnerverb
cucinare
to cook
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
prepararefare da mangiaremettere ai fornellispadellare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
ordinaremangiare fuorilasciare crudoservire senza cuocere
Usage note
'Preparare' is broader (prepare food, not just cook). 'Spadellare' = to cook in a pan, toss in the skillet (colloquial). 'Fare da mangiare' = the very colloquial everyday phrase.
Example
"Cucina la pasta alla carbonara meglio di qualsiasi ristorante."
"She cooks pasta alla carbonara better than any restaurant."
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