Spanish word

hamburguesería

Pronunciation

IPA/ambuɾɣeseˈɾia/

Meaning

  • feminine nounburger joint

Example

La hamburguesería está cerca de mi casa.

The burger joint is near my house.

Illustration for hamburguesería (burger joint)

More examples

¿Quieres pedir para llevar en la hamburguesería?

Do you want to order takeout at the burger joint?

Core concept

Casual counter-and-table burger shop with a takeout window.

Common phrases

  • pedir para llevar en la hamburguesería

    order takeout at the burger joint

  • el menú de la hamburguesería

    the burger joint's menu

Similar words

comida rápida: Offers fast-cooked, easy dishes intended for speedy consumption or takeout.
restaurante: Maintains a larger menu with seated service for longer, sit-down meals.

Definition in Spanish

Negocio o establecimiento dedicado principalmente a la venta de hamburguesas, normalmente con servicio informal y menú sencillo.

Word origin

Formed from hamburguesa (the Spanish form of English hamburger) plus the shop-forming suffix -ería, with hamburger ultimately from the city of Hamburg.

Usage tips

  • Busy places often use brief phrases like '¿para aquí o para llevar?' and expect short, quick orders.

Other meanings

  • hamburger restaurantnoun
  • burger restaurantnoun

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