Spanish word

hamburguesa

Pronunciation

IPA/ambuɾˈɣesa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounhamburger

Example

Quiero una hamburguesa, por favor.

I want a hamburger, please.

Illustration for hamburguesa (hamburger)

More examples

¿La hamburguesa a la parrilla viene con salsas?

Does the grilled hamburger come with sauces?

Core concept

A cooked ground-beef patty served inside a split round bun with toppings.

Common phrases

  • una hamburguesa con papas

    a hamburger with fries

  • una hamburguesa a la parrilla

    a grilled hamburger

  • una hamburguesa grande

    a large hamburger

Similar words

sándwich: Bread slices or rolls filled with savory ingredients and eaten by hand.
perro caliente: Sausage placed in a long soft bun, served hot as a street or fast-food snack.
empanada: Dough pocket filled with savory or sweet fillings, then baked or fried for a portable snack.
bocadillo: Long crusty bread split and filled with meats, cheese, or vegetables, eaten as a sandwich.

Definition in Spanish

Designa un bocadillo formado por pan y una porción de carne cocinada, consumido frecuentemente como comida rápida o en restaurantes informales.

Word origin

Borrowed from English hamburger, a dish-name originally associated with the German city Hamburg.

Usage tips

  • When ordering, '¿Qué incluye?' or '¿Viene con papas?' checks whether fries are included, and 'sin' indicates leaving out an ingredient.

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