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“ham” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/xaˈmon/

Example

Voy a comprar jamón para el desayuno.

I am going to buy ham for breakfast.

Illustration for jamón (ham)

How to say “ham” in Spanish

“Ham” in Spanish is jamón.

Cured pork leg with serrano and ibérico varieties.

Full entry for jamón: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with jamón

¿Quieres probar una tapa con jamón serrano esta noche?

Do you want to try a tapa with serrano ham tonight?

Tips for using jamón

  • Prosciutto is a close Italian counterpart, but jamón ibérico de bellota comes from acorn-fed pigs and has a richer, nutty flavor.

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