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.
"She spread strawberry jam thickly over her toast."
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noun A difficult or awkward situation.
"Losing his wallet at the airport put him in a real jam."
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noun A blockage or pileup, such as heavy traffic.
"We sat in a traffic jam for over an hour."
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noun An informal, spontaneous session of playing music together.
"The band held a late-night jam in the garage."
jam in a sentence
- She spread strawberry jam thickly over her toast.
- Losing his wallet at the airport put him in a real jam.
- We sat in a traffic jam for over an hour.
- The band held a late-night jam in the garage.
Similar words in Italian
Common Italian translations
Frequently asked questions
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: "She spread strawberry jam thickly over her toast." 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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