hamburguesa vegetariana
/ambuɾˌɡesa bexetaˈɾjana/feminine
A veggie burger in Spanish is hamburguesa vegetariana.
The term hamburguesa vegetariana is used to describe a burger that does not contain meat. Note that while it implies the absence of meat, it does not necessarily mean the burger is vegan, as it may still contain ingredients like eggs or dairy.
Meaning: burger (noun)
Which one should you use?
While hamburguesa vegetariana is the standard term, you can also use hamburguesa de vegetales to specifically emphasize that the ingredients are vegetables. Also, be aware that hamburguesa vegetariana refers to a meatless burger, but does not guarantee it is vegan.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In casual settings, you may hear the English loanword used as hamburguesa veggie.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, hamburguesa veggie is used in both formal and informal settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing the plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural ending -s, resulting in hamburguesas vegetarianas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ambuɾˌɡesa bexetaˈɾjana/
Did you know?
- The word hamburguesa is an adaptation of the English 'hamburger', but it is a feminine noun in Spanish. This is because it is treated as a feminine version of the adjective hamburgués, which originally described someone from the city of Hamburg.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the term hamburguesa can refer to the entire sandwich including the bun, whereas in others it refers specifically to the meat or plant-based patty.
- In many Latin American countries, you might see a menu item called hamburguesa de legumbres instead of using the word 'vegetariana'. This refers to burgers made from legumes like lentils or chickpeas, which is a common way to specify the protein source.
Examples in context
- Hola, ¿podría pedir una hamburguesa vegetariana, por favor?Hello, could I order a veggie burger, please?
- Soy vegetariano/vegetariana, ¿tienen hamburguesas sin carne?I'm vegetarian, do you have meatless burgers?
- Quiero una hamburguesa vegetariana, por favor.I want a veggie burger, please.
- La hamburguesa vegetariana está muy rica.The veggie burger is very delicious.
- ¿Tienes una hamburguesa vegetariana en el menú?Do you have a veggie burger on the menu?
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are ordering food at a restaurant.
- JavierSofía, ¿qué vas a pedir?Sofía, what are you going to order?
- SofíaVoy a pedir una hamburguesa vegetariana.I am going to order a veggie burger.
- JavierYo prefiero la hamburguesa de carne.I prefer the meat burger.
- SofíaEstá bien, cada uno elige lo que quiera.That's fine, everyone chooses what they want.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “veggie burger” translations and entries hamburguesa vegetariana, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hamburguesa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
