Italian · Daily Life
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.