jamaica

BrE /dʒəˈmeɪ.kə/ AmE /dʒəˈmeɪ.kə/

noun en → es

1 COUNTRY [zero] B2

the country of Jamaica in the Caribbean Sea

Jamaica, país caribeño

Collocations in Jamaica

  • He was born in Jamaica.

    Nació en Jamaica.

2 FLOWER [zero] C1

a plant with bright red flowers that grows in tropical and subtropical areas, used as a decorative plant or for making tea

flor de Jamaica, hibisco

Collocations hibiscus flower

  • The jamaica flowers are in full bloom.

    Las flores de Jamaica están en plena floración.

3 DRINK [zero] C1

a drink made from the dried flower of the jamaica plant, often served hot or cold with sugar and lemon

té de Jamaica, agua de Jamaica

Collocations jamaica tea

  • She likes to drink jamaica.

    Ella disfruta beber agua de Jamaica.