hamburguesa
everyday
A burger in Mexico is a hamburguesa. Young people and menus also use the English burger in casual speech.
Meaning: a sandwich with a ground beef patty (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| hamburguesa | everyday |
| burger | casual English loan |
You can order una hamburguesa con queso, una hamburguesa doble or una hamburguesa con papas. In Mexican versions you often find jalapeños, avocado or a slice of pineapple.
How does it change in a sentence?
It is a feminine noun, so you say la hamburguesa.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word hamburguesa comes from the German city Hamburg, like the English word.
Examples in context
- Quiero una hamburguesa con queso.I want a cheeseburger.
- Pedimos dos hamburguesas y unas papas.We ordered two burgers and some fries.
- La hamburguesa lleva aguacate.The burger comes with avocado.
Example conversation
Customer Jorge orders at a burger place.
- JorgeQuiero una hamburguesa doble, por favor.I want a double burger, please.
- Cajera¿Con papas?With fries?
- JorgeSí, y un refresco.Yes, and a soda.
