hamburguesas
/ambuɾɡesas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "meat patties" is translated into Spanish as hamburguesas.
The term hamburguesas is used to describe round cakes of ground meat that are typically cooked and served in a bun as a burger. In Spanish, the word hamburguesa refers to both the meat patty itself and the complete hamburger sandwich.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Caribbean countries, particularly Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, the term pastelillos de carne is used for meat patties. Additionally, Empanadas de carne is a term used for meat patties.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is hamburguesa, and the plural is hamburguesas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ambuɾɡesas/
Did you know?
- The term hamburguesa completa is used in some regions to describe a patty served with a fried egg on top. This addition transforms the simple meat cake into a more substantial meal.
- In parts of the Caribbean like Puerto Rico, a meat patty is often called a pastelillo. This term implies the meat is wrapped in a small, fried pastry shell rather than being a grilled patty.
- While carne is the general word for meat, if you want to be certain your patty is beef, you should ask for carne de vaca. This avoids any ambiguity about the type of protein being used.
Examples in context
- Me encantan las empanadas de carne que hace mi abuela.I love the meat empanadas my grandma makes.
- Las hamburguesas de la casa son deliciosas.The house burgers are delicious.
- ¿Quieres hamburguesas para la cena?Do you want burgers for dinner?
- Preparé unas hamburguesas con mucho queso.I prepared some burgers with lots of cheese.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are deciding what to eat at a restaurant.
- Daniel¿Qué vamos a pedir, María?What are we going to order, María?
- MaríaYo quiero las hamburguesas con papas fritas.I want the burgers with french fries.
- DanielPerfecto, yo también pediré hamburguesas.Perfect, I will order burgers too.
- María¡Qué buena idea, Daniel!What a great idea, Daniel!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
