How to Say "hamburger" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “hamburger” is “hamburguesa” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¿Pedimos una hamburguesa con queso y papas fritas?
Should we order a cheeseburger with fries?
Mi hermana siempre pide la hamburguesa vegetariana.
My sister always orders the vegetarian burger.
Esta hamburguesa está deliciosa; la carne es muy jugosa.
This burger is delicious; the meat is very juicy.
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).
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.
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