hamburguesa
neutral
A hamburger is a hamburguesa in Mexico. Use hamburguesa con queso for a cheeseburger.
Meaning: sandwich with a beef patty (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| hamburguesa | neutral |
| hamburguesa con queso | cheeseburger |
Mexican hamburgers are often topped with ham, pineapple or avocado, and street stands sell them at night.
Which one should you use?
People talk about a hamburguesa as the sandwich and about the carne as the patty.
How do you pronounce it?
Say am-boor-GEH-sah. The h is silent in Spanish.
Did you know?
- In Mexico a hamburguesa is often served with a slice of ham or pineapple on top, which surprises visitors.
Examples in context
- Quiero una hamburguesa con queso.I want a cheeseburger.
- Las hamburguesas de ahí están buenas.The burgers there are good.
- ¿La hamburguesa lleva tocino?Does the burger come with bacon?
Example conversation
Chava and his friend Pablo order at a burger stand in Tijuana.
- ChavaUna hamburguesa sencilla, por favor.A plain hamburger, please.
- PabloYo la quiero con queso.I want mine with cheese.
- VendedorEnseguida.Right away.
