What is the Spanish word for "yam"?

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

English

yam

Spanish

ñame

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Examples of how to use "yam" in Spanish

English
Would you like a baked yam?
Spanish
¿Te gustaría un camote al horno?
English
I bought a yam at the market
Spanish
Compré un camote en el mercado
English
She roasted a yam for dinner tonight
Spanish
Ella asó un camote para la cena de esta noche
English
This yam is sweet and soft
Spanish
Este camote es dulce y suave
English
Can you peel the yam carefully
Spanish
¿Puedes pelar el camote con cuidado?

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