Burger King
/buɾxeɾ kinɡ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "burger king" is translated into Spanish as Burger King.
The most straightforward way to refer to the fast-food chain is by saying Burger King.
Which one should you use?
You can use Restaurante Burger King if you want to emphasize a specific restaurant.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, people often prefer to stick with the original pronunciation and say Burger King.
How do you pronounce it?
/buɾxeɾ kinɡ/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, people refer to the chain as el King for short, treating the English word 'King' as a Spanish noun with a masculine article.
- While the name is English, a Spanish speaker describing the food might use the word hamburguesería to refer to the type of establishment.
- While Burger King is used globally, Spanish speakers might use the word combo to describe the meal deal, a term adopted directly from American English.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde está el restaurante Burger King más cercano?Where is the nearest Burger King restaurant?
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un Burger King?Where can I find a Burger King?
- Vamos a Burger King.Let's go to Burger King.
- Tengo un cupón de Burger King.I have a Burger King coupon.
- ¿Hay un Burger King cerca de aquí?Is there a Burger King near here?
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- Alejandro¿Quieres comer en Burger King?Do you want to eat at Burger King?
- MaríaSí, me parece bien, Alejandro.Yes, that sounds good to me, Alejandro.
- AlejandroPerfecto, yo conduzco.Perfect, I will drive.
- MaríaGracias, vamos entonces.Thanks, let's go then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
