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jamón

hah-MOHN/xaˈmon/

“jamón” means “ham” in Spanish (cured pork product).

ham

Also: cured meat
NounmA1
SpainPuerto Rico / Caribbean
A whole, dark red, cured ham leg resting on a rustic wooden cutting board.

📝 In Action

¿Puedes comprar un poco de jamón para el desayuno?

A1

Can you buy some ham for breakfast?

Prefiero el jamón ibérico, aunque es más caro.

A2

I prefer Iberian ham, even though it is more expensive.

Esta tabla de quesos y jamón está deliciosa.

A1

This cheese and ham board is delicious.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pernil (pork leg (used regionally))

Common Collocations

  • bocadillo de jamón – ham sandwich/roll
  • loncha de jamón – slice of ham
  • jamón y queso – ham and cheese

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "jamón" in Spanish:

cured meat→ham→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: jamón

Question 1 of 1

Which word would you use to order a sandwich containing cured pork leg?

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Old French word 'jambon,' which itself is related to the word for 'leg' (similar to the English 'ham'). It entered Spanish relatively late.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: jambonPortuguese: presunto

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'jamón serrano' y 'jamón ibérico'?

Both are dry-cured hams from Spain. 'Jamón serrano' (mountain ham) comes from white pigs. 'Jamón ibérico' (Iberian ham) comes from the native Iberian black pig, often fed on acorns, making it generally considered the highest quality and most expensive type.