hamburguesa
ahm-boor-GHEH-sah
📝 In Action
¿Pedimos una hamburguesa con queso y papas fritas?
A1Should we order a cheeseburger with fries?
Mi hermana siempre pide la hamburguesa vegetariana.
A2My sister always orders the vegetarian burger.
Esta hamburguesa está deliciosa; la carne es muy jugosa.
B1This burger is delicious; the meat is very juicy.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Rule
Remember that 'hamburguesa' is always feminine, so you must use 'la' or 'una' before it: 'La hamburguesa es grande' (The burger is big).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the 'H'
Mistake: "Pronouncing the initial 'H' sound, like in English ('ham-burger')."
Correction: The 'H' in Spanish is silent! Say 'amburguesa' (ah-m-boor-geh-sah). The written 'H' is just there for historical reasons.
⭐ Usage Tips
Ordering Food
When ordering, you can simply say 'Una hamburguesa, por favor' (A burger, please). You often specify toppings afterward, like 'con papas' (with fries) or 'sin cebolla' (without onion).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: hamburguesa
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the correct way to pronounce the beginning of 'hamburguesa'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'hamburguesa' always feminine?
Yes, 'hamburguesa' is a noun that is always feminine, meaning you must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la hamburguesa', 'una hamburguesa grande').
How do I ask for a cheeseburger?
The most common way is 'hamburguesa con queso' (burger with cheese). You can also use the term 'cheeseburger' in some places, but 'con queso' is universally understood.