learn to cook

learn to cook(
luhrn
 
tu
 
kook
)
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. aprender a cocinar
I learned to cook Italian food when I lived with my grandmother from Sicily.Aprendí a cocinar comida italiana cuando vivía con mi abuela de Sicilia.
b. aprender a preparar
In the cooking class, we're going to learn to cook croquettes.En la clase de cocina, vamos a aprender a preparar croquetas.
c. aprender a hacer
I want to learn to cook empanadas.Quiero aprender a hacer empanadas.
d. aprender a guisar
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
I learned to cook spinach and chickpea stew.Aprendí a guisar garbanzos con espinacas.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. aprender a cocinar
Stewart didn't learn to cook until he lived alone.Stewart no aprendió a cocinar hasta que vivió solo.
b. aprender a guisar
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
If you learn to cook, you can save a lot of money.Si aprendes a guisar, puedes ahorrar mucho dinero.
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