English–Spanish
“yam” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈɲame/
Example
¿Quieres probar ñame frito?
Do you want to try fried yam?
How to say “yam” in Spanish
“Yam” in Spanish is ñame.
Large starchy tuber with rough brown skin and white starchy flesh.
Example sentences with ñame
Comimos puré de ñame en la cena.
We ate yam puree for dinner.
Tips for using ñame
- Mainly used in Caribbean and some Latin American cuisines and less familiar in peninsular Spanish, and it refers to a Dioscorea tuber distinct from yuca (cassava) and batata (sweet potato).