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Ham in Portuguese

Ham in Portuguese is Cam, Cã, Cão — Ham means meat from the thigh of a pig, cured or cooked for eating.

Ham in Portuguese

Cam
proper noun
(biblical character) A son of Noah and the brother of Japheth and Shem.
Cã
proper noun
(biblical character) A son of Noah and the brother of Japheth and Shem.
Cão
proper noun
(biblical character) A son of Noah and the brother of Japheth and Shem.
canastrão
noun
(acting) An overacting or amateurish performer; an actor with an especially showy or exaggerated style.
radioamador
noun
(radio) An amateur radio operator.
presunto
noun
(uncountable) Meat from the thigh and/or buttock of a hog cured for food.
pernil
noun
(uncountable) Meat from the thigh and/or buttock of a hog cured for food.

What does "Ham" mean?

  1. noun Meat from the thigh of a pig, cured or cooked for eating.
    "I'd like a slice of ham and some pickle on my roll."
  2. noun An amateur radio operator.
    "A ham in our village talked to someone on another continent last night."
  3. noun An actor or performer who overacts.
    "Everyone laughed at the ham who forgot his lines and then bowed deeply."
  4. verb To overact or perform with exaggerated emotion.
    "The children hammed it up for the school play."
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Ham in a sentence

  • I'd like a slice of ham and some pickle on my roll.
  • She made a sandwich with ham and mustard.
  • A ham in our village talked to someone on another continent last night.
  • Many a ham builds his own antenna in the back garden.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Ham" in Portuguese?
"Ham" in Portuguese is Cam, Cã, Cão. Ham means: Meat from the thigh of a pig, cured or cooked for eating.
How do you use "Ham" in a sentence?
Example: "I'd like a slice of ham and some pickle on my roll." In Portuguese, "Ham" is Cam, Cã, Cão.
Are there other ways to say "Ham" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 7 translations listed for "Ham": Cam, Cã, Cão, canastrão, radioamador, presunto.
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