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jam

/ˈd͡ʒæm/ sustantivo A2

En español: atasco, atascadero, atolladero

  1. A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts (countable, uncountable) · He is allergic to jam.· She loves eating jam for breakfast in hotels.
  2. A difficult situation. (countable)
  3. A difficult situation for a pitcher or defending team. (countable) · The pitcher's in a jam now, having walked the bases loaded with the cleanup hitter coming to bat.
  4. A blockage, congestion, or immobilization. (countable) · a jam on the 101 South, blocking the two right lanes [radio report]· a jam of logs in a river
  5. An informal, impromptu performance or rehearsal. (countable)
  6. A song; a track. (countable, informal) · pump up the jam
  7. An informal event where people brainstorm and collaborate on projects. (countable) · We came up with some new ideas at the game jam.
  8. That which one particularly prefers, desires, enjoys, or cares about. (countable, slang) · Teaching is my jam.

Plural jams

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De la biblioteca

But I think I’ll carry that book into the sitting room and lock it in the jam closet and give you the key.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 135 · C1
She brings scones, jam, and cream.
Tea with Grandma, p. 1 · A1

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