hamburguesas
/ambuɾɡesas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "burgers" is translated into Spanish as hamburguesas.
hamburguesas refers to round patties of ground meat, usually beef, served on a bun.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may see the term hamburguesas de res used specifically to mean "beef burgers".
How does it change in a sentence?
hamburguesas is a feminine noun. It follows feminine articles such as la or las. The singular form of the word is hamburguesa.
How do you pronounce it?
/ambuɾɡesas/
Did you know?
- While English uses 'burger' as a shorthand, hamburguesa is almost never shortened to burguesa in Spanish because that word means 'bourgeois'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a hamburguesa may refer only to the meat patty itself, meaning you must specifically ask for it con pan if you want the bun.
- In many Latin American countries, a hamburguesa is often served with a side of fried plantains or pineapple, which are not common burger toppings in the US.
Examples in context
- Tomás hace muy buenas hamburguesas.Tom makes great burgers.This sentence shows how to use hamburguesas to describe someone's cooking skill.Tatoeba #5025111 by don_ramon, translation #5022640 by Hybrid
- Si comieras menos hamburguesas, probablemente estarías más sano.If you ate fewer burgers, you'd probably be healthier.This sentence uses hamburguesas to provide advice regarding health.Tatoeba #976225 by hundo, translation #953942 by CK
- Me gustaría ordenar dos hamburguesas, por favor.I would like to order two burgers, please.
- En este restaurante, sirven deliciosas hamburguesas de carne.In this restaurant, they serve delicious beef burgers.
- ¿Has probado las hamburguesas de res de este lugar? Son increíbles.Have you tried the beef burgers from this place? They are amazing.
- Vamos a pedir hamburguesas para la cena, ¿te parece?Let's order burgers for dinner, sound good to you?
- ¡Estas hamburguesitas son tan deliciosas!These burgers are so delicious!
- ¿Quieres cocinar hamburguesas para el almuerzo?Do you want to cook burgers for lunch?
- Quiero pedir dos hamburguesas con queso.I want to order two cheeseburgers.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- Alejandro¿Quieres comer algo ligero hoy?Do you want to eat something light today?
- ElenaNo, prefiero unas hamburguesas con patatas.No, I prefer some burgers with fries.
- Alejandro¡Me encanta esa idea, Elena!I love that idea, Elena!
- ElenaEntonces, vamos al restaurante de la esquina.Then, let's go to the restaurant on the corner.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
