Hamburger Helper
/ambuɾxeɾ elpeɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hamburger helper" is used in Spanish as Hamburger Helper.
This refers to the specific brand of boxed meal starters that provide a sauce mix intended to be combined with ground beef.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ambuɾxeɾ elpeɾ/.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a hamburguesa (hamburger) refers specifically to the patty inside a bun, whereas in English the word often refers to the entire sandwich.
- The word hamburger entered Spanish as a loanword from English, but it ultimately traces back to the German city of Hamburg.
- Spanish has no single word for 'helper' in a culinary brand context, so the English brand name is preserved to avoid confusion with ayudante, which usually refers to a person.
Examples in context
- Compré un Hamburger Helper para la cena.I bought a Hamburger Helper for dinner.
- ¿Tienes Hamburger Helper en la despensa?Do you have Hamburger Helper in the pantry?
- El Hamburger Helper es muy fácil de preparar.Hamburger Helper is very easy to prepare.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are planning their grocery list.
- Lucía¿Qué quieres comer mañana, Javier?What do you want to eat tomorrow, Javier?
- JavierPodemos hacer Hamburger Helper con carne molida.We can make Hamburger Helper with ground beef.
- LucíaMe parece bien, es rápido de cocinar.Sounds good to me, it is fast to cook.
- JavierPerfecto, anotaré el Hamburger Helper en la lista.Perfect, I will put Hamburger Helper on the list.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hamburger, CC BY-SA 4.0.
