Hamburguesa (en. Hamburger)
/am.buɾˈɣe.sa/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Fast food consisting of ground meat, usually beef, placed between two breads.
I love eating a hamburger with cheese and bacon.
Me encanta comer una hamburguesa con queso y tocino.
Dish that is commonly served in fast food restaurants.
The hamburger from that restaurant is very famous.
La hamburguesa de ese restaurante es muy famosa.
Sandwich made with minced meat, which may include vegetables, sauces, and condiments.
I am going to make hamburgers for tonight's barbecue.
Voy a preparar hamburguesas para la barbacoa de esta noche.
Etymology
Derives from the German term 'Hamburg', where a form of minced meat originated that became the modern hamburger.
Common Phrases and Expressions
chicken hamburger
Hamburger that contains chicken meat instead of beef.
hamburguesa de pollo
vegetarian hamburger
Hamburger made with plant-based ingredients instead of meat.
hamburguesa vegetariana
to go out for hamburgers
Expression indicating going to a place to eat hamburgers.
ir a cenar hamburguesas
Related Words
bread
Baked product that forms the base of the hamburger.
pan
meat
Minced meat that is the main ingredient of the hamburger.
carne
sides
Foods like fries or salads that are commonly served with hamburgers.
acompañamientos
Slang Meanings
Japa
Let's go eat some 'japas' for dinner.
Vamos a comer unas 'japas' en la cena.
Burguer
That 'burguer' is the best I’ve ever tried.
Esa 'burguer' es la mejor que he probado.
Little hamburger
I'm going to order a 'hamburguesita' for a snack.
Voy a pedir una 'hamburguesita' para un aperitivo.