la jamba
-the jamb
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jamba

la jamba(
hahm
-
bah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. jamb
Las termitas arruinaron la jamba.The termites ruined the jamb.
b. doorjamb
Primero pinté la jamba y luego la puerta.I first painted the doorjamb and then the door.
c. doorpost
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
El carpintero dijo que hay que cambiar la jamba de la puerta de entrada.The carpenter said the doorpost of the front door needs to be replaced.
El carpintero dijo que hay que cambiar la jamba de la puerta de entrada.The carpenter said the doorpost of the front door needs to be replaced.
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