hamburguesa de ternera
/ambuɾɡesa de teɾneɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase beef patty is translated into Spanish as hamburguesa de ternera.
A beef patty is a round, flat piece of ground beef used as the main part of a hamburger. While the word hamburguesa can refer to the entire sandwich, in many contexts it is used metonymically to refer specifically to the meat patty itself.
Which one should you use?
hamburguesa de ternera specifically implies younger beef/veal. In many Latin American countries, the alternative hamburguesa de res is commonly used to refer to a beef patty.
Is it said differently in some regions?
hamburguesa de res is a common alternative used in many Latin American countries.
How do you pronounce it?
/ambuɾɡesa de teɾneɾa/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, ordering a hamburguesa without specifying de ternera or de res might lead to being served a patty made of pork or chicken.
- The word hamburguesa is actually a feminine adjective meaning 'from Hamburg' before it became a noun for a beef patty.
- In certain South American countries, a burger-style sandwich with specific local toppings is called a completo.
Examples in context
- La hamburguesa de ternera está muy jugosa.The beef patty is very juicy.
- Esa hamburguesa de ternera es de gran tamaño.That beef patty is very large.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are ordering food at a grill.
- MateoLucía, ¿qué quieres comer hoy?Lucía, what do you want to eat today?
- LucíaQuiero una hamburguesa de ternera con queso.I want a beef patty with cheese.
- MateoYo también pediré una hamburguesa de ternera.I will also order a beef patty.
- Lucía¡Perfecto! Pidamos las patatas también.Perfect! Let's order the fries too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, hamburguesa, ternera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
