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"Papas fritas" is a form of "papas fritas", a plural noun which is often translated as "French fries". "Hamburguesa" is a noun which is often translated as "hamburger". Learn more about the difference between "hamburguesa" and "papas fritas" below.
la hamburguesa(
ahm
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boor
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geh
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sah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (sandwich)
2. (beef patty)
las papas fritas(
pah
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pahs
free
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tahs
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. French fries (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Mi plato preferido son los huevos fritos con papas fritas.Fried eggs with French fries is my favorite dish.
b. chips (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Estoy hambriento. Daría cualquier cosa por una hamburguesa con papas fritas.I'm starving. I'd give anything for a burger with chips.
c. fries (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
¿Quieres papas fritas con el bistec, o prefieres ensalada?Do you want fries with your steak, or do you prefer salad?
a. chips (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Cuando venga el camarero con las bebidas, pídele unas papas fritas.When the waiter comes with our drinks, ask him for some chips.
b. crisps (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Esta noche hay partido de fútbol en la tele, no te olvides de comprar papas fritas y cervezas en el supermercado.This evening there's a football game on TV. Don't forget to buy some crisps and beers in the supermarket.
