horneó

Horneó is the third-person singular form in the simple past tense (preterite) of the Spanish verb hornear, meaning "he baked" or "she baked." It is used to describe a completed baking action in the past, typically with a subject performing the action.

The verb hornear means to cook food by dry heat in an oven. It is common in culinary contexts across Spanish-speaking regions. The noun horno means "oven," and the verb is formed by adding the -ear suffix to indicate an action related to the oven. The pronunciation of horneó is typically [oɾˈneo], with the stress on the final syllable.

Conjugation notes:

- Present: horneo, horneas, hornea, horneamos, horneáis, hornean

- Preterite: horneé, horneaste, horneó, horneamos, horneasteis, hornearon

- Past participle: horneado

- Gerund: horneando

Usage and examples:

Horneó una torta para la fiesta. Ayer horneó pan y galletas en el horno familiar. The term is used for both bread and baked dishes such as pasteles, tartas, y gratinados.

Related forms include horneado (baked, as an adjective or noun meaning baked goods) and horneador (a person who bakes). While synonyms for baking can vary regionally, hornear remains the standard verb for baking in an oven in most Spanish dialects.