jam

US /dʒæm/
UK /dʒæm/
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1.

mermelada

a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar, often used on bread or toast

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She made homemade strawberry jam.
Ella hizo mermelada de fresa casera.
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I like toast with butter and jam for breakfast.
Me gusta la tostada con mantequilla y mermelada para el desayuno.
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atasco, embotellamiento

a situation in which a large number of vehicles are unable to move or move very slowly

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We were stuck in a huge traffic jam for hours.
Estuvimos atrapados en un enorme atasco de tráfico durante horas.
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There was a paper jam in the printer.
Hubo un atasco de papel en la impresora.
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meter a presión, atascar

to squeeze or pack tightly into a space

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They managed to jam all their luggage into the small car.
Lograron meter todo su equipaje en el coche pequeño.
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People were jammed into the subway car during rush hour.
La gente estaba apiñada en el vagón del metro durante la hora punta.
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improvisar, hacer una jam session

to play music informally with other musicians, especially improvising

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The musicians decided to jam together after the concert.
Los músicos decidieron improvisar juntos después del concierto.
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They often jam in the garage on weekends.
A menudo improvisan en el garaje los fines de semana.
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