jam in Italian
jam in Italian is marmellata, confettura, guaio — jam means a sweet spread made by boiling fruit with sugar until it thickens.
jam in Italian
marmellata
(less common in the, _, US, &, Canada) A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts
confettura
(less common in the, _, US, &, Canada) A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts
guaio
(countable) A difficult situation.
pasticcio
(countable) A difficult situation.
ingorgo
(countable) A blockage, congestion, or immobilization.
improvvisazione
(countable, popular music) An informal, impromptu performance or rehearsal.
What does "jam" mean?
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noun A sweet spread made by boiling fruit with sugar until it thickens.
"Mum makes plum jam every autumn and stores it in glass jars."
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noun A difficult or awkward situation.
"Our car broke down on the motorway, and we were in a proper jam."
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noun A blockage or pileup, such as heavy traffic.
"A lorry shed its load, causing a huge jam on the bridge."
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noun An informal, spontaneous session of playing music together.
"After the concert, the musicians stayed behind for an impromptu jam."
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jam in a sentence
- Mum makes plum jam every autumn and stores it in glass jars.
- Do you prefer butter or jam on your scones?
- Our car broke down on the motorway, and we were in a proper jam.
- She helped her friend out of a jam by lending him some money.
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What is "jam" in Italian?
"jam" in Italian is marmellata, confettura, guaio. jam means: A sweet spread made by boiling fruit with sugar until it thickens.
How do you use "jam" in a sentence?
Example: "Mum makes plum jam every autumn and stores it in glass jars." In Italian, "jam" is marmellata, confettura, guaio.
Are there other ways to say "jam" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 6 translations listed for "jam": marmellata, confettura, guaio, pasticcio, ingorgo, improvvisazione.
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