What is the Spanish word for "clam"?

Learn how to say "clam" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

clam

Spanish

almeja

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download

Alternative translations of "clam"

cerrar

Examples of how to use "clam" in Spanish

English
You can find a pearl inside a clam.
Spanish
Puedes encontrar una perla dentro de una almeja.
English
She found a small clam on the beach.
Spanish
Ella encontró una almeja pequeña en la playa.
English
The chef steamed one fresh clam for dinner.
Spanish
El chef coció al vapor una almeja fresca para la cena.
English
A clam closed tightly when I touched it.
Spanish
Una almeja se cerró firmemente cuando la toqué.
English
Children dug for a clam near the rocks.
Spanish
Los niños buscaron una almeja cerca de las rocas.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "clam" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

Test Yourself with Flashcards

Card 1 of 5
Score: 0/0
Translate to Spanish
You can find a pearl inside a clam.

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download
What is the Spanish word for "clam"? | Habladoo