yam in Spanish
yam in Spanish is ñame, ñamera, ame — yam means a starchy edible root grown as a staple food in tropical regions.
yam in Spanish
ñame
Any climbing vine of the genus Dioscorea in the Eastern and Western hemispheres, usually cultivated.
ñamera
Any climbing vine of the genus Dioscorea in the Eastern and Western hemispheres, usually cultivated.
ñame
The edible, starchy, tuberous root of that plant, a tropical staple food.
ame
The edible, starchy, tuberous root of that plant, a tropical staple food.
yame
The edible, starchy, tuberous root of that plant, a tropical staple food.
ñangate
The edible, starchy, tuberous root of that plant, a tropical staple food.
What does "yam" mean?
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noun A starchy edible root grown as a staple food in tropical regions.
"Boiled yam is a common side dish in West African cooking."
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noun In American usage, a sweet potato.
"Grandma always serves candied yams at Thanksgiving."
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yam in a sentence
- Boiled yam is a common side dish in West African cooking.
- Grandma always serves candied yams at Thanksgiving.
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What is "yam" in Spanish?
"yam" in Spanish is ñame, ñamera, ame. yam means: A starchy edible root grown as a staple food in tropical regions.
How do you use "yam" in a sentence?
Example: "Boiled yam is a common side dish in West African cooking." In Spanish, "yam" is ñame, ñamera, ame.
Are there other ways to say "yam" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "yam": ñame, ñamera, ame, yame, ñangate.
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