hamburguesas
“hamburguesas” means “hamburgers” in Spanish (food item).
hamburgers
Also: burgers, patties
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¿Pedimos unas hamburguesas para cenar?
A1Shall we order some hamburgers for dinner?
Las mejores hamburguesas de la ciudad están en ese restaurante.
A2The best hamburgers in the city are at that restaurant.
Necesitamos comprar pan y carne para hacer las hamburguesas.
A1We need to buy bread and meat to make the burgers.
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The word is a direct borrowing from German, combining 'Hamburg' (the German city) and the suffix '-esa' (a common Spanish noun ending). It literally means 'something from Hamburg,' referring to the steak originally associated with the city.
First recorded: Early 20th century (in Spanish, following its rise in popularity in the US)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'hamburguesas' only used for the food, or can it refer to the meat patty itself?
While 'hamburguesa' most commonly refers to the entire sandwich (meat, bun, toppings), it can also be used to refer just to the meat patty, especially when talking about preparing them on a grill. If you only want the ground meat, you might ask for 'carne molida' (ground meat).
How do I ask for a 'cheeseburger' in Spanish?
You would say 'una hamburguesa con queso' (a hamburger with cheese). For the plural, it's 'hamburguesas con queso'.