English–Spanish
“jam” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/meɾmeˈlaða/
Example
¿Quieres un poco de mermelada?
Do you want a little jam?
How to say “jam” in Spanish
“Jam” in Spanish is mermelada.
Sweet spreadable preserve made by cooking fruit with sugar until spreadable.
Example sentences with mermelada
Prefiero la mermelada de naranja en el pan.
I prefer orange marmalade on bread.
Tips for using mermelada
- In shops mermelada may appear alongside labels like confitura or dulce, and naming the fruit (for example, de fresa) helps avoid confusion.