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hamburguesa

ahm-boor-GHEH-sah/am.buɾˈɣe.sa/

“hamburguesa” means “hamburger” in Spanish (The food item).

hamburger, burger

Also: beef patty (in a bun)
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A simple illustration of a perfectly stacked hamburger sandwich, showing a sesame seed bun, beef patty, melted cheese, lettuce, and tomato.

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¿Pedimos una hamburguesa con queso y papas fritas?

A1

Should we order a cheeseburger with fries?

Mi hermana siempre pide la hamburguesa vegetariana.

A2

My sister always orders the vegetarian burger.

Esta hamburguesa está deliciosa; la carne es muy jugosa.

B1

This burger is delicious; the meat is very juicy.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • hamburguesa doble – double burger
  • hamburguesa con queso – cheeseburger
  • comer una hamburguesa – to eat a burger

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "hamburguesa" in Spanish:

burger→hamburger→

✏️ 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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👥 Word Family▼
hamburguesería(burger restaurant) — Noun
hamburgo(Hamburg (the city)) — Noun
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📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from the German city of Hamburg. It was originally called 'Hamburg steak' in English, referring to a patty of ground beef. Spanish adopted the name directly from the English or German version, keeping the silent 'H' as a spelling convention.

First recorded: Mid-20th century (as the food became globally popular)

Cognates (Related words)

English: hamburgerGerman: Hamburger

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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.