Also means
Hamón can be confused with hámon (stress on first syllable), which means challenge.
Usage Note
Hamón is a Spanish loanword for cured ham, a staple of Filipino Christmas celebrations. Filipino hamón is often sweet, distinct from Spanish jamón, and is commonly given as a holiday gift. It is closely associated with the holiday season and media-noche (New Year's Eve feast).
Examples
" Masarap ang hamón sa Pasko. "
Natural Translation
The ham is delicious at Christmas.
Literal Translation
Delicious the ham at Christmas.
" Bumili kami ng hamón para sa handaan sa Pasko. "
Natural Translation
We bought ham for the Christmas gathering.
Literal Translation
Bought we ham for the feast at Christmas.
" Bawat Bisperas ng Bagong Taon, hindi nawawala sa hapag namin ang matamis na hamón na regalo ng aking ninang. "
Natural Translation
Every New Year's Eve, the sweet ham given by my godmother never fails to be on our table.
Literal Translation
Every Eve of New Year, not missing on table our the sweet ham that gift of my godmother.
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