Translations for „jam“ in the English » Portuguese Dictionary

jam¹ [dʒæm] N FOOD

jam

geleia f

I . jam² N

1. jam inf (awkward situation):

jam

enrascada f inf

jam

apuro m form

to get into a jam

meter-se numa encrenca

2. jam no pl (crowd):

jam

aglomeração f (de gente)

3. jam AUTO:

jam

congestionamento m

jam

engarrafamento m

II . jam² <-mm-> VB trans

1. jam (cause to become stuck):

jam

obstruir

jam

travar

jam door

emperrar

she jammed the envelopes into the drawer

ela socou os envelopes na gaveta

2. jam RADIO:

jam

causar interferência em

III . jam² <-mm-> VB intr

jam brakes:

jam

emperrar

traffic jam N

traffic jam

congestionamento m

Usage examples with jam

to get into a jam

meter-se numa encrenca

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

This first happens while the family is caught in a traffic jam on their way to the beach for a picnic.

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It turned out the maple bacon jam was the culprit but, come on, the cronut burger was a culinary monster to begin with.

o.canada.com

The scat singing that dominates much of the song is evidence of the jam-beginnings as improvisation.

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Together the two women were like wasps in a jam jar.

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Their old vehicle has broken down, causing a traffic jam.

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As such it is a very popular train and usually all coaches can be found jam-packed with passengers.

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True, many of the buildings have weeds growing from their gutters, but this is a street jam-packed with character.

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The two bands even shared a jam session as an encore.

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If you don't have a backyard plum tree, ask your favorite farmer's market fruit seller if they have any jam fruit or seconds.

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Enough, in a good year, to make one whole jam jar full of oil.

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